Phenytoin sodium
Phenytoin sodium was ranked 310th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 36,027 items, down 5.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Phenytoin sodium: 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 8 shown
- Average cost / item £11.80
- Year on year Down 5.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Phenytoin sodium this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules | 0408010Q0AAAAAA | 17,740 | £131,071 |
| Phenytoin sodium 50mg capsules | 0408010Q0AAAPAP | 6,322 | £61,225 |
| Phenytoin sodium 300mg capsules | 0408010Q0AAAQAQ | 4,624 | £67,146 |
| Phenytoin sodium 100mg tablets | 0408010Q0AAAGAG | 4,142 | £112,526 |
| Phenytoin sodium 25mg capsules | 0408010Q0AAADAD | 3,193 | £52,644 |
| Epanutin 100mg capsules | 0408010Q0BBAEAA | 4 | £6 |
| Phenytoin sodium 50mg/5ml oral liquid | 0408010Q0AAAXAX | 1 | £540 |
| Epanutin 25mg capsules | 0408010Q0BBACAD | 1 | £21 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Phenytoin sodium is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Phenytoin sodium volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
- Parish Fields Practice 1,093
- Abbey Surgery 787
- The Roxton Practice 433
- Alnwick Medical Group 417
- The Ridings Medical Group 374
- Swanscombe Health Centre 317
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
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