Levocarnitine vs Trientine dihydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 37.7× as often as Trientine dihydrochloride in June 2026 — 113 items versus 3 in England.
113items
Levocarnitine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Trientine dihydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Levocarnitine | Trientine dihydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 113 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,493 | 36 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £96,241 | £21,373 |
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