Lamotrigine vs Ethosuximide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 94.8× as often as Ethosuximide in May 2026 — 376,214 items versus 3,968 in England.
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,968items
Ethosuximide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Ethosuximide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Ethosuximide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Ethosuximide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 376,214 | 3,968 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,485,415 | 48,763 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,066,751 | £650,757 |
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