Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations was ranked 1458th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 14 items, down 64.1% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations: 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 2 shown
- Average cost / item £4.49
- Year on year Down 64.1% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Bronchostop Cough syrup | 030902000BEDSAZ | 13 | £61 |
| Bell's Cough linctus | 030902000BEDTA0 | 1 | £2 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.