Lamotrigine vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 364.9× as often as Phenytoin in March 2026 — 387,481 items versus 1,062 in England.
387,481items
Lamotrigine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,062items
Phenytoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 387,481 | 1,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,445,117 | 13,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,241,810 | £12,706 |
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