ELEPSIA XR vs LEVETIRACETAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ELEPSIA XR	LEVETIRACETAM
Rating	New	66/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.34 /30	~$2.34 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LEVETIRACETAM	LEVETIRACETAM
Manufacturer	Tripoint	Apotex
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Injectable, Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
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

elepsia xr levetiracetam

Rating

New

66/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.34 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LEVETIRACETAM

Manufacturer

Tripoint

Apotex

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Injectable, Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 7 hours (the label states 7 ± 1 hour in adults)

Treats

Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Elepsia XR or Levetiracetam?

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 Levetiracetam?

Both Elepsia XR and Levetiracetam 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.