Levocarnitine vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 4.9× as often as Sodium benzoate in June 2026 — 113 items versus 23 in England.
113items
Levocarnitine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Sodium benzoate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocarnitine versus Sodium benzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocarnitine · ╌ Sodium benzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 113 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,493 | 275 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £96,241 | £12,033 |
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