Carbamazepine vs Lamotrigine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 2.3× as often as Carbamazepine in March 2026 — 387,481 items versus 169,008 in England.
169,008items
Carbamazepine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
387,481items
Lamotrigine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbamazepine versus Lamotrigine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbamazepine · ╌ Lamotrigine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carbamazepine | Lamotrigine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 169,008 | 387,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,020,477 | 4,445,117 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,062,847 | £3,241,810 |
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