Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) vs Benzatropine mesilate

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)

Data updated March 2026

Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) was dispensed 12,047.4× as often as Benzatropine mesilate in March 2026 — 132,521 items versus 11 in England.

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Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

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Benzatropine mesilate · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) versus Benzatropine mesilate: national items dispensed by month

▬ Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) · ╌ Benzatropine mesilate

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) versus Benzatropine mesilate, March 2026
Measure	Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa)	Benzatropine mesilate
Items, March 2026	132,521	11
Items, last 12 months	1,539,681	96
Net ingredient cost, March 2026	£1,154,956	£2,277