Levetiracetam vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 7.9× as often as Phenytoin sodium in May 2026 — 275,703 items versus 35,051 in England.
275,703items
Levetiracetam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,051items
Phenytoin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Phenytoin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 275,703 | 35,051 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,356,188 | 444,440 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,425,070 | £409,539 |
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