Acetylcysteine vs Ketorolac trometamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketorolac trometamol was dispensed 1.6× as often as Acetylcysteine in April 2026 — 4,110 items versus 2,580 in England.
2,580items
Acetylcysteine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,110items
Ketorolac trometamol · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Ketorolac trometamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,580 | 4,110 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,258 | 50,917 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £272,000 | £21,332 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Ketorolac trometamol.