Zinc acetate vs Levocarnitine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 1.4× as often as Levocarnitine in March 2026 — 54 items versus 40 in England.
54items
Zinc acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40items
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 | 40 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491 | 419 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,926 | £3,070 |
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