Acetylcysteine vs Naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 1.2× as often as Naloxone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 26 items versus 21 in England.
26items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21items
Naloxone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Naloxone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Naloxone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26 | 21 |
| Items, last 12 months | 396 | 248 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,759 | £1,898 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Naloxone hydrochloride.