Sapropterin vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 20.0× as often as Sapropterin in October 2025 — 20 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Sapropterin · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Sodium benzoate · October 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sapropterin versus Sodium benzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sapropterin · ╌ Sodium benzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to October 2025
| Measure | Sapropterin | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, October 2025 | 1 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 272 |
| Net ingredient cost, October 2025 | £538 | £4,698 |
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