Lamotrigine vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 1,741.7× as often as Paraldehyde in May 2026 — 376,214 items versus 216 in England.
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
216items
Paraldehyde · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Paraldehyde: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Paraldehyde
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 376,214 | 216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,496,210 | 2,690 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,066,751 | £7,945 |
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