Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) vs Riluzole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) was dispensed 73.0× as often as Riluzole in May 2026 — 128,386 items versus 1,759 in England.
128,386items
Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,759items
Riluzole · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) | Riluzole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 128,386 | 1,759 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,546,762 | 21,574 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,174,503 | £472,946 |
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