Oxcarbazepine vs Lamotrigine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 32.7× as often as Oxcarbazepine in March 2026 — 387,481 items versus 11,840 in England.
11,840items
Oxcarbazepine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
387,481items
Lamotrigine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oxcarbazepine versus Lamotrigine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oxcarbazepine · ╌ Lamotrigine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Oxcarbazepine | Lamotrigine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,840 | 387,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 135,832 | 4,445,117 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £361,557 | £3,241,810 |
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