Sodium phenylbutyrate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 37.0× as often as Sodium phenylbutyrate in May 2026 — 37 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Sodium phenylbutyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Levocarnitine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium phenylbutyrate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 442 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £493 | £2,934 |
See the full profile for Sodium phenylbutyrate or Levocarnitine.