Guaifenesin vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 6.6× as often as Glycerol in March 2026 — 139 items versus 21 in England.
139items
Guaifenesin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21items
Glycerol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Guaifenesin versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Guaifenesin · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Guaifenesin | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 139 | 21 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,402 | 210 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £795 | £79 |
See the full profile for Guaifenesin or Glycerol.