Acetylcysteine Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE

Mucolytics | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
168
Total Quantity
4,776
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+135%

WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 168 items of Acetylcysteine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,285 to the NHS. This is 135% above the national average prescribing rate. Acetylcysteine is classified under Mucolytics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items168
Total Quantity4,776
Total NHS Cost£1,285
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+135%

Acetylcysteine Prescribing Comparison

This practice168 items
National average per practice72 items
Difference+135% 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.