Levetiracetam vs Rufinamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 274.7× as often as Rufinamide in March 2026 — 286,797 items versus 1,044 in England.
286,797items
Levetiracetam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,044items
Rufinamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Rufinamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Rufinamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Rufinamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 286,797 | 1,044 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,345,759 | 12,795 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,518,935 | £158,016 |
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