Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Guaifenesin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 8.7× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in April 2026 — 122 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Guaifenesin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations versus Guaifenesin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · ╌ Guaifenesin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 14 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 245 | 1,411 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £63 | £755 |
See the full profile for Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations or Guaifenesin.