Acetylcysteine vs Ketorolac trometamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketorolac trometamol was dispensed 1.6× as often as Acetylcysteine in March 2026 — 4,072 items versus 2,515 in England.
2,515items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,072items
Ketorolac trometamol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Ketorolac trometamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,515 | 4,072 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,102 | 50,940 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £260,578 | £22,084 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Ketorolac trometamol.