Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide was ranked 1170th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 155 items, up 1.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Cough preparations
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £8.22
- Year on year Up 1.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Dextromethorphan hydrobromide this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robitussin Dry Cough 7.5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free | 0309010L0BMAAAQ | 153 | £1,173 |
| Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam oral solution | 0309010L0BFABAV | 1 | £9 |
| Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief liquid | 0309010L0BGAAAH | 1 | £93 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Dextromethorphan hydrobromide volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Dextromethorphan hydrobromide with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.