Alverine citrate/simeticone vs Hyoscine butylbromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hyoscine butylbromide was dispensed 48.3× as often as Alverine citrate/simeticone in May 2026 — 143,333 items versus 2,970 in England.
2,970items
Alverine citrate/simeticone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
143,333items
Hyoscine butylbromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alverine citrate/simeticone versus Hyoscine butylbromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alverine citrate/simeticone · ╌ Hyoscine butylbromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alverine citrate/simeticone | Hyoscine butylbromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,970 | 143,333 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,213 | 1,787,486 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,003 | £1,377,859 |
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