Zinc acetate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 2.3× as often as Zinc acetate in April 2026 — 122 items versus 52 in England.
52items
Zinc acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Levocarnitine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Levocarnitine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Levocarnitine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 52 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 504 | 1,509 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,983 | £75,655 |
See the full profile for Zinc acetate or Levocarnitine.