Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Acetylcysteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations was dispensed 1.1× as often as Acetylcysteine in May 2026 — 2,664 items versus 2,428 in England.
2,664items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,428items
Acetylcysteine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Acetylcysteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,664 | 2,428 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,328 | 30,217 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,711 | £256,297 |
See the full profile for Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations or Acetylcysteine.