ELEPSIA XR vs KEPPRA
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
70/100
Pharmacy pays
~$2.34 /30
~$2.34 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
LEVETIRACETAM
LEVETIRACETAM
Dosage forms
Tablet, extended release
Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class
—
—
Boxed warning
None
None
Half-life
about 7 hours (the label states 7 ± 1 hour in adults)
about 7 hours (the label states 7 ± 1 hour in adults)
Treats
Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Elepsia XR or Keppra?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.34 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Elepsia XR and Keppra?
Both Elepsia XR and Keppra share the active ingredient Levetiracetam.
Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.