Glycerol phenylbutyrate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betaine anhydrous was dispensed 9.0× as often as Glycerol phenylbutyrate in January 2026 — 9 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Glycerol phenylbutyrate · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Betaine anhydrous · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol phenylbutyrate versus Betaine anhydrous: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol phenylbutyrate · ╌ Betaine anhydrous
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Glycerol phenylbutyrate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 99 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £1,932 | £5,510 |
See the full profile for Glycerol phenylbutyrate or Betaine anhydrous.