Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations was dispensed 1.6× as often as Glycerol in May 2026 — 16 items versus 10 in England.
16items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Glycerol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 245 | 202 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £74 | £55 |
See the full profile for Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations or Glycerol.