Levocarnitine vs Trientine dihydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 22.5× as often as Trientine dihydrochloride in March 2026 — 135 items versus 6 in England.
135items
Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Trientine dihydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocarnitine versus Trientine dihydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocarnitine · ╌ Trientine dihydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Trientine dihydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 135 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,523 | 37 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £119,439 | £30,598 |
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