Sodium phenylbutyrate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Betaine anhydrous was dispensed 6.0× as often as Sodium phenylbutyrate in June 2026 — 6 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Sodium phenylbutyrate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Betaine anhydrous · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium phenylbutyrate versus Betaine anhydrous: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium phenylbutyrate · ╌ Betaine anhydrous
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Sodium phenylbutyrate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36 | 97 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £493 | £3,904 |
See the full profile for Sodium phenylbutyrate or Betaine anhydrous.