Phenytoin

National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Antiepileptic drugs

Data updated March 2026

Phenytoin was ranked 886th of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 1,062 items, down 10.3% on a year earlier.

1,062items

Dispensed in March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£12,706

Net ingredient cost · March 2026

NHSBSA PCA

13,675items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

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Top presentations, March 2026

The individual products dispensed under Phenytoin, by items this month.

Presentations of Phenytoin, March 2026
Presentation	Items	Net ingredient cost
Epanutin 30mg/5ml oral suspension	933	£10,248
Epanutin Infatabs 50mg chewable tablets	96	£761
Phenytoin 90mg/5ml oral suspension	28	£1,028
Phenytoin 90mg/5ml oral solution	5	£670

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