Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) vs Riluzole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) was dispensed 73.4× as often as Riluzole in March 2026 — 132,521 items versus 1,806 in England.
132,521items
Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,806items
Riluzole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) versus Riluzole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) · ╌ Riluzole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) | Riluzole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 132,521 | 1,806 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,539,681 | 21,572 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,154,956 | £509,224 |
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