Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Simple
Simple was dispensed 210.3× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in March 2026 — 3,995 items versus 19 in England.
19items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,995items
Simple · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations versus Simple: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · ╌ Simple
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19 | 3,995 |
| Items, last 12 months | 270 | 45,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £91 | £10,235 |
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