Levetiracetam vs Phenobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 26.0× as often as Phenobarbital in May 2026 — 275,703 items versus 10,607 in England.
275,703items
Levetiracetam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,607items
Phenobarbital · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Phenobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Phenobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Phenobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 275,703 | 10,607 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,356,188 | 133,746 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,425,070 | £119,724 |
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