ELEPSIA XR vs SPRITAM
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
New
Pharmacy pays
~$2.34 /30
~$2.34 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
LEVETIRACETAM
LEVETIRACETAM
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Tablet, extended release
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 Spritam?
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 Spritam?
Both Elepsia XR and Spritam 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.