Lamotrigine vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 1,819.2× as often as Paraldehyde in March 2026 — 387,481 items versus 213 in England.
387,481items
Lamotrigine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
213items
Paraldehyde · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Paraldehyde: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Paraldehyde
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 387,481 | 213 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,445,117 | 2,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,241,810 | £7,234 |
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