Carbamazepine vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 3.7× as often as Carbamazepine in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 160,912 in England.
160,912items
Carbamazepine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbamazepine versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbamazepine · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carbamazepine | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 160,912 | 590,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,009,412 | 7,319,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,010,159 | £1,550,400 |
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