Betaine anhydrous vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 5.7× as often as Betaine anhydrous in March 2026 — 40 items versus 7 in England.
7items
Betaine anhydrous · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40items
Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Betaine anhydrous versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Betaine anhydrous · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Betaine anhydrous | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7 | 40 |
| Items, last 12 months | 100 | 419 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,776 | £3,070 |
See the full profile for Betaine anhydrous or Levocarnitine.