Lamotrigine vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 360.7× as often as Phenytoin in May 2026 — 376,214 items versus 1,043 in England.
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,043items
Phenytoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 376,214 | 1,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,485,415 | 13,494 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,066,751 | £12,378 |
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