Levetiracetam vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 275,703.0× as often as Phenytoin sodium in May 2026 — 275,703 items versus 1 in England.
275,703items
Levetiracetam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
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 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,356,188 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,425,070 | £49 |
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