Sapropterin vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 129.0× as often as Sapropterin in October 2025 — 129 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Sapropterin · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
129items
Levocarnitine · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sapropterin versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sapropterin · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to October 2025
| Measure | Sapropterin | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, October 2025 | 1 | 129 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 1,501 |
| Net ingredient cost, October 2025 | £538 | £95,364 |
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