Carbamazepine vs Lamotrigine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 2.3× as often as Carbamazepine in May 2026 — 376,214 items versus 160,912 in England.
160,912items
Carbamazepine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbamazepine versus Lamotrigine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbamazepine · ╌ Lamotrigine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carbamazepine | Lamotrigine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 160,912 | 376,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,009,412 | 4,485,415 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,010,159 | £3,066,751 |
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