Acetylcysteine vs Charcoal
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 2.0× as often as Acetylcysteine in May 2026 — 53 items versus 26 in England.
26items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
53items
Charcoal · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Charcoal: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Charcoal
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26 | 53 |
| Items, last 12 months | 396 | 782 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,759 | £717 |
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