Dextromethorphan hydrobromide vs Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide was dispensed 8.4× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in March 2026 — 159 items versus 19 in England.
159items
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide versus Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · ╌ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 159 | 19 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,848 | 270 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,129 | £91 |
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