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 Items476
Total Quantity14,047
Total NHS Cost£2,305
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+565.8%

Acetylcysteine Prescribing Comparison

This practice476 items
National average per practice72 items
Difference+565.8% vs national average
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.