Levetiracetam vs Carbamazepine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 1.7× as often as Carbamazepine in March 2026 — 286,797 items versus 169,008 in England.
286,797items
Levetiracetam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
169,008items
Carbamazepine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Carbamazepine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Carbamazepine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Carbamazepine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 286,797 | 169,008 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,345,759 | 2,020,477 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,518,935 | £1,062,847 |
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