Acetylcysteine vs Charcoal
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 1.5× as often as Acetylcysteine in March 2026 — 58 items versus 38 in England.
38items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
58items
Charcoal · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Charcoal: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Charcoal
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 38 | 58 |
| Items, last 12 months | 408 | 854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,809 | £232 |
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