Levocarnitine vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 6.5× as often as Sodium benzoate in May 2026 — 129 items versus 20 in England.
129items
Levocarnitine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Sodium benzoate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 129 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,501 | 272 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £95,364 | £4,698 |
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