Guaifenesin vs Methocarbamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methocarbamol was dispensed 20,006.0× as often as Guaifenesin in March 2026 — 20,006 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Guaifenesin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,006items
Methocarbamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Guaifenesin versus Methocarbamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Guaifenesin · ╌ Methocarbamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Guaifenesin | Methocarbamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 20,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4 | 223,940 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £76 | £97,013 |
See the full profile for Guaifenesin or Methocarbamol.