Carbocisteine vs Erdosteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbocisteine was dispensed 594.9× as often as Erdosteine in March 2026 — 350,997 items versus 590 in England.
350,997items
Carbocisteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590items
Erdosteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbocisteine versus Erdosteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbocisteine · ╌ Erdosteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carbocisteine | Erdosteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 350,997 | 590 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,068,258 | 6,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,765,404 | £5,197 |
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