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Guaifenesin vs Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Guaifenesin was dispensed 15.4× as often as Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions in March 2026 — 139 items versus 9 in England.

139items

Guaifenesin · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

9items

Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Guaifenesin versus Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions: national items dispensed by month

▬ Guaifenesin   ·   ╌ Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions

Dextromethorphan… 139

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Guaifenesin versus Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions, March 2026
Measure Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions
Items, March 2026 139 9
Items, last 12 months 1,402 52
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £795 £46

See the full profile for Guaifenesin or Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions.