Guaifenesin vs Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 16.5× as often as Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions in May 2026 — 99 items versus 6 in England.
99items
Guaifenesin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Guaifenesin versus Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions: national items dispensed by month
▬ Guaifenesin · ╌ Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Guaifenesin | Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 99 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,416 | 53 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £535 | £31 |
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