Dornase alfa vs Erdosteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Erdosteine was dispensed 2.5× as often as Dornase alfa in March 2026 — 590 items versus 239 in England.
239items
Dornase alfa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590items
Erdosteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dornase alfa versus Erdosteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dornase alfa · ╌ Erdosteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dornase alfa | Erdosteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 239 | 590 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,153 | 6,930 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £138,504 | £5,197 |
See the full profile for Dornase alfa or Erdosteine.