Glycerol phenylbutyrate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 129.0× as often as Glycerol phenylbutyrate in January 2026 — 129 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Glycerol phenylbutyrate · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
129items
Levocarnitine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol phenylbutyrate versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol phenylbutyrate · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Glycerol phenylbutyrate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 129 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 1,501 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £1,932 | £95,364 |
See the full profile for Glycerol phenylbutyrate or Levocarnitine.