Lamotrigine vs Ethosuximide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 93.8× as often as Ethosuximide in March 2026 — 387,481 items versus 4,133 in England.
387,481items
Lamotrigine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,133items
Ethosuximide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Ethosuximide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Ethosuximide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Ethosuximide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 387,481 | 4,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,445,117 | 48,630 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,241,810 | £720,127 |
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