Sodium phenylbutyrate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 40.0× as often as Sodium phenylbutyrate in March 2026 — 40 items versus 1 in England.
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Sodium phenylbutyrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Levocarnitine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium phenylbutyrate versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium phenylbutyrate · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium phenylbutyrate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 40 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42 | 419 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £493 | £3,070 |
See the full profile for Sodium phenylbutyrate or Levocarnitine.