Zinc acetate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levocarnitine was dispensed 2.5× as often as Zinc acetate in March 2026 — 135 items versus 54 in England.
54items
Zinc acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135items
Levocarnitine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 54 | 135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491 | 1,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,926 | £119,439 |
See the full profile for Zinc acetate or Levocarnitine.