Dextromethorphan hydrobromide vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 28.1× as often as Dextromethorphan hydrobromide in May 2026 — 3,148 items versus 112 in England.
112items
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,148items
Simple · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 112 | 3,148 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,815 | 44,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,152 | £8,235 |
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