Carglumic acid vs Mercaptamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptamine was dispensed 8.0× as often as Carglumic acid in June 2025 — 8 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Carglumic acid · June 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Mercaptamine · June 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carglumic acid versus Mercaptamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carglumic acid · ╌ Mercaptamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2025
| Measure | Carglumic acid | Mercaptamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7 | 102 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2025 | £275 | £1,536 |
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