Cannabidiol vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 65,641.2× as often as Cannabidiol in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 9 in England.
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Cannabidiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cannabidiol versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cannabidiol · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cannabidiol | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 590,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87 | 7,319,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,314 | £1,550,400 |
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