Erdosteine vs Ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Erdosteine was dispensed 508.0× as often as Ivacaftor in May 2026 — 508 items versus 1 in England.
508items
Erdosteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ivacaftor · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erdosteine versus Ivacaftor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erdosteine · ╌ Ivacaftor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Erdosteine | Ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 508 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,810 | 27 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,789 | £14,000 |
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