Levetiracetam vs Phenobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 25.4× as often as Phenobarbital in April 2026 — 282,907 items versus 11,135 in England.
282,907items
Levetiracetam · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,135items
Phenobarbital · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Phenobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Phenobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Phenobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 282,907 | 11,135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,359,957 | 134,859 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,456,726 | £143,924 |
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