Levocarnitine vs Sodium phenylbutyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 113.0× as often as Sodium phenylbutyrate in June 2026 — 113 items versus 1 in England.
113items
Levocarnitine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Sodium phenylbutyrate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Sodium phenylbutyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 113 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,493 | 36 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £96,241 | £493 |
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