Levetiracetam vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 1,276.4× as often as Paraldehyde in May 2026 — 275,703 items versus 216 in England.
275,703items
Levetiracetam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
216items
Paraldehyde · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Paraldehyde: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Paraldehyde
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 275,703 | 216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,356,188 | 2,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,425,070 | £7,945 |
See the full profile for Levetiracetam or Paraldehyde.