Dextromethorphan hydrobromide vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 25.1× as often as Dextromethorphan hydrobromide in March 2026 — 3,995 items versus 159 in England.
159items
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,995items
Simple · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide versus Simple: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · ╌ Simple
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 159 | 3,995 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,848 | 45,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,129 | £10,235 |
See the full profile for Dextromethorphan hydrobromide or Simple.