Simple vs Guaifenesin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 28.7× as often as Guaifenesin in March 2026 — 3,995 items versus 139 in England.
3,995items
Simple · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Guaifenesin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simple versus Guaifenesin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simple · ╌ Guaifenesin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Simple | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,995 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 45,489 | 1,402 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,235 | £795 |
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