Dornase alfa vs Erdosteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Erdosteine was dispensed 2.2× as often as Dornase alfa in May 2026 — 508 items versus 228 in England.
228items
Dornase alfa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
508items
Erdosteine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dornase alfa | Erdosteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 228 | 508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,074 | 6,810 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £132,977 | £4,789 |
See the full profile for Dornase alfa or Erdosteine.