Acetylcysteine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Mucolytics | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

1,055

Total Quantity

33.1K

NHS Cost

£10.1K

vs National Avg

+1375.7%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,055 items of Acetylcysteine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,127 to the NHS. This is 1375.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Acetylcysteine is classified under Mucolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

119

Jun 2026

126

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,055
Total Quantity	33,052
Total NHS Cost	£10,127
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+1375.7%

Acetylcysteine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,055 items
National average per practice	72 items
Difference	+1375.7% 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.