Acetylcysteine vs Ketorolac trometamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketorolac trometamol was dispensed 1.7× as often as Acetylcysteine in May 2026 — 4,051 items versus 2,428 in England.
2,428items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,051items
Ketorolac trometamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Ketorolac trometamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Ketorolac trometamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Ketorolac trometamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,428 | 4,051 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,217 | 50,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £256,297 | £21,105 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Ketorolac trometamol.