Levetiracetam vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 265.0× as often as Phenytoin in June 2026 — 289,644 items versus 1,093 in England.
289,644items
Levetiracetam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,093items
Phenytoin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 289,644 | 1,093 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,374,090 | 13,457 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,517,691 | £13,032 |
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