Simple vs Guaifenesin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 31.8× as often as Guaifenesin in May 2026 — 3,148 items versus 99 in England.
3,148items
Simple · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
99items
Guaifenesin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simple versus Guaifenesin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simple · ╌ Guaifenesin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Simple | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,148 | 99 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44,925 | 1,416 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,235 | £535 |
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