Levodopa vs Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) was dispensed 128,386.0× as often as Levodopa in May 2026 — 128,386 items versus 1 in England.
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Levodopa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levodopa versus Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa): national items dispensed by month
▬ Levodopa · ╌ Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levodopa | Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 128,386 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4 | 1,546,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £414 | £1,174,503 |
See the full profile for Levodopa or Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa).