Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 241.9× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in April 2026 — 3,387 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,387items
Simple · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 14 | 3,387 |
| Items, last 12 months | 245 | 45,108 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £63 | £8,886 |
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