Gabapentin vs Ethosuximide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 148.9× as often as Ethosuximide in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 3,968 in England.
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,968items
Ethosuximide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Ethosuximide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Ethosuximide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Ethosuximide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 590,771 | 3,968 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,319,829 | 48,763 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,550,400 | £650,757 |
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