Levocarnitine vs Mercaptamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 21.5× as often as Mercaptamine in May 2026 — 129 items versus 6 in England.
129items
Levocarnitine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Mercaptamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocarnitine versus Mercaptamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocarnitine · ╌ Mercaptamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Mercaptamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 129 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,501 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £95,364 | £990 |
See the full profile for Levocarnitine or Mercaptamine.