Alverine citrate vs Hyoscine butylbromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hyoscine butylbromide was dispensed 8.7× as often as Alverine citrate in June 2026 — 152,192 items versus 17,529 in England.
17,529items
Alverine citrate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
152,192items
Hyoscine butylbromide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alverine citrate versus Hyoscine butylbromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alverine citrate · ╌ Hyoscine butylbromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate | Hyoscine butylbromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 17,529 | 152,192 |
| Items, last 12 months | 209,426 | 1,793,130 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £91,009 | £1,481,628 |
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