Levetiracetam vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 264.3× as often as Phenytoin in May 2026 — 275,703 items versus 1,043 in England.
275,703items
Levetiracetam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,043items
Phenytoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 275,703 | 1,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,356,188 | 13,494 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,425,070 | £12,378 |
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