Mercaptamine vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 5.0× as often as Mercaptamine in March 2026 — 40 items versus 8 in England.
8items
Mercaptamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8 | 40 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102 | 419 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,536 | £3,070 |
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