Carbocisteine vs Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbocisteine was dispensed 334,426.0× as often as Lumacaftor/ivacaftor in May 2026 — 334,426 items versus 1 in England.
334,426items
Carbocisteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lumacaftor/ivacaftor · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbocisteine versus Lumacaftor/ivacaftor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbocisteine · ╌ Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carbocisteine | Lumacaftor/ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 334,426 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,083,512 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,673,196 | £8,000 |
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