Ethosuximide
Ethosuximide was ranked 637th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 4,114 items, up 5.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Ethosuximide: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Antiepileptic drugs
- Presentations 7 shown
- Average cost / item £165.00
- Year on year Up 5.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Ethosuximide this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethosuximide 250mg capsules | 0408010I0AAAAAA | 2,193 | £121,325 |
| Ethosuximide 250mg/5ml oral solution | 0408010I0AAABAB | 616 | £158,889 |
| Ethosuximide 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free | 0408010I0AAAKAK | 489 | £222,480 |
| Emeside 250mg capsules | 0408010I0BBAAAA | 306 | £57,279 |
| Epesri 250mg capsules | 0408010I0BDAAAA | 280 | £63,133 |
| Emeside 250mg/5ml syrup | 0408010I0BBABAB | 196 | £47,936 |
| Ethosuximide 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free | 0408010I0AAALAL | 34 | £7,750 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Ethosuximide is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Ethosuximide volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Ethosuximide with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.