Cannabidiol vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 56,210.9× as often as Cannabidiol in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 11 in England.
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Cannabidiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cannabidiol versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cannabidiol · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cannabidiol | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11 | 618,320 |
| Items, last 12 months | 86 | 7,359,436 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £16,496 | £1,365,791 |
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