Levocarnitine vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 4.5× as often as Sodium benzoate in March 2026 — 135 items versus 30 in England.
135items
Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30items
Sodium benzoate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 135 | 30 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,523 | 280 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £119,439 | £10,484 |
See the full profile for Levocarnitine or Sodium benzoate.