LACOSAMIDE vs VIMPAT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	LACOSAMIDE	VIMPAT
Rating	66/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.17 /mL	$0.17 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LACOSAMIDE	LACOSAMIDE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Ucb Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Tablet	Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome	Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

lacosamide vimpat

Rating

66/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.17 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LACOSAMIDE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Ucb Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lacosamide or Vimpat?

By our independent rating, Vimpat scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Lacosamide. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Lacosamide or Vimpat?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.17 per ml, 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 Lacosamide and Vimpat?

Both Lacosamide and Vimpat share the active ingredient Lacosamide.

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.