Acetylcysteine vs Hypromellose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 11.1× as often as Acetylcysteine in May 2026 — 26,911 items versus 2,428 in England.
2,428items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Hypromellose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Hypromellose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,428 | 26,911 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,217 | 371,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £256,297 | £157,999 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Hypromellose.