Guaifenesin vs Squill
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 9.9× as often as Squill in May 2026 — 99 items versus 10 in England.
99items
Guaifenesin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Squill · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Guaifenesin versus Squill: national items dispensed by month
▬ Guaifenesin · ╌ Squill
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Guaifenesin | Squill |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 99 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,416 | 122 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £535 | £37 |
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