Lamotrigine vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 10.7× as often as Phenytoin sodium in May 2026 — 376,214 items versus 35,051 in England.
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,051items
Phenytoin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamotrigine versus Phenytoin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamotrigine · ╌ Phenytoin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamotrigine | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 376,214 | 35,051 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,485,415 | 444,440 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,066,751 | £409,539 |
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