Sodium phenylbutyrate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 14.0× as often as Sodium phenylbutyrate in April 2026 — 42 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Sodium phenylbutyrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42items
Levocarnitine · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Sodium phenylbutyrate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3 | 42 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43 | 429 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,419 | £4,088 |
See the full profile for Sodium phenylbutyrate or Levocarnitine.