Levocarnitine vs Mercaptamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 16.9× as often as Mercaptamine in March 2026 — 135 items versus 8 in England.
135items
Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Mercaptamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocarnitine versus Mercaptamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocarnitine · ╌ Mercaptamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Mercaptamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 135 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,523 | 102 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £119,439 | £1,536 |
See the full profile for Levocarnitine or Mercaptamine.