Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Acetylcysteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations and Acetylcysteine were dispensed at a similar rate in June 2026 (2,712 versus 2,644 items in England).
2,712items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,644items
Acetylcysteine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations versus Acetylcysteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · ╌ Acetylcysteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Acetylcysteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,712 | 2,644 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,298 | 30,326 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £34,189 | £278,653 |
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