Zinc acetate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Levocarnitine in May 2026 — 45 items versus 37 in England.
45items
Zinc acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Levocarnitine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Levocarnitine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 45 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 513 | 442 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,899 | £2,934 |
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