Oxcarbazepine vs Lamotrigine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lamotrigine was dispensed 33.7× as often as Oxcarbazepine in May 2026 — 376,214 items versus 11,166 in England.
11,166items
Oxcarbazepine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oxcarbazepine versus Lamotrigine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oxcarbazepine · ╌ Lamotrigine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Oxcarbazepine | Lamotrigine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,166 | 376,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 136,062 | 4,485,415 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £334,975 | £3,066,751 |
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