Mercaptamine vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 6.2× as often as Mercaptamine in May 2026 — 37 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Mercaptamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Levocarnitine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 100 | 442 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £990 | £2,934 |
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