Sodium benzoate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 1.3× as often as Sodium benzoate in March 2026 — 40 items versus 30 in England.
30items
Sodium benzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40items
Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium benzoate versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium benzoate · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium benzoate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30 | 40 |
| Items, last 12 months | 280 | 419 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,484 | £3,070 |
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