Levocarnitine vs Sodium phenylbutyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 129.0× as often as Sodium phenylbutyrate in May 2026 — 129 items versus 1 in England.
129items
Levocarnitine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Sodium phenylbutyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocarnitine versus Sodium phenylbutyrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocarnitine · ╌ Sodium phenylbutyrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Sodium phenylbutyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 129 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,501 | 39 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £95,364 | £493 |
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