Acetylcysteine Prescribing at KNOWSLEY COPD SERVICE
Mucolytics | Respiratory System
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+565.8%
KNOWSLEY COPD SERVICE prescribed 476 items of Acetylcysteine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,305 to the NHS. This is 565.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Acetylcysteine is classified under Mucolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,305 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +565.8% |
Acetylcysteine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 72 items |
| Difference | +565.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.