Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine was ranked 1395th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 26 items, down 23.5% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Selective preparations
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £144.57
- Year on year Down 23.5% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Acetylcysteine this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetylcysteine 2g/10ml solution for infusion ampoules | 1902070A0AAAAAA | 26 | £3,759 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Acetylcysteine is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Acetylcysteine volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Acetylcysteine with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.