Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 196.8× as often as Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations in May 2026 — 3,148 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,148items
Simple · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 3,148 |
| Items, last 12 months | 245 | 44,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £74 | £8,235 |
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