Levetiracetam vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 1,346.5× as often as Paraldehyde in March 2026 — 286,797 items versus 213 in England.
286,797items
Levetiracetam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
213items
Paraldehyde · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Paraldehyde: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Paraldehyde
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 286,797 | 213 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,345,759 | 2,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,518,935 | £7,234 |
See the full profile for Levetiracetam or Paraldehyde.