Erdosteine vs Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Erdosteine was dispensed 590.0× as often as Lumacaftor/ivacaftor in March 2026 — 590 items versus 1 in England.
590items
Erdosteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lumacaftor/ivacaftor · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erdosteine versus Lumacaftor/ivacaftor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erdosteine · ╌ Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Erdosteine | Lumacaftor/ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 590 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,930 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,197 | £8,000 |
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