Glycerol phenylbutyrate vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 20.0× as often as Glycerol phenylbutyrate in January 2026 — 20 items versus 1 in England.
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Glycerol phenylbutyrate · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium benzoate · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol phenylbutyrate versus Sodium benzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol phenylbutyrate · ╌ Sodium benzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Glycerol phenylbutyrate | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 272 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £1,932 | £4,698 |
See the full profile for Glycerol phenylbutyrate or Sodium benzoate.