Guaifenesin vs Squill
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 8.7× as often as Squill in March 2026 — 139 items versus 16 in England.
139items
Guaifenesin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Squill · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Guaifenesin versus Squill: national items dispensed by month
▬ Guaifenesin · ╌ Squill
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Guaifenesin | Squill |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 139 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,402 | 129 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £795 | £59 |
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