Gabapentin vs Ethosuximide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 149.6× as often as Ethosuximide in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 4,133 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,133items
Ethosuximide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Ethosuximide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Ethosuximide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Ethosuximide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 4,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 48,630 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £720,127 |
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