KEPPRA XR vs LEVETIRACETAM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	KEPPRA XR	LEVETIRACETAM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.34 /30	~$2.34 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LEVETIRACETAM	LEVETIRACETAM
Manufacturer	Ucb Inc	B Braun Medical
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Injectable
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

keppra xr levetiracetam in sodium chloride

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.34 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LEVETIRACETAM

Manufacturer

Ucb Inc

B Braun Medical

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Injectable

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 better-rated, Keppra XR or Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride?

By our independent rating, Keppra XR scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Keppra XR or Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride?

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 Keppra XR and Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride?

Both Keppra XR and Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride 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.