Acetylcysteine vs Naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 1.5× as often as Naloxone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 38 items versus 26 in England.
38items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Naloxone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 38 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 408 | 232 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,809 | £625 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Naloxone hydrochloride.