Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Guaifenesin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Guaifenesin was dispensed 6.2× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in May 2026 — 99 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
99items
Guaifenesin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 99 |
| Items, last 12 months | 245 | 1,416 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £74 | £535 |
See the full profile for Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations or Guaifenesin.