Gabapentin vs Lamotrigine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 1.6× as often as Lamotrigine in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 387,481 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
387,481items
Lamotrigine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Lamotrigine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Lamotrigine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Lamotrigine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 387,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 4,445,117 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £3,241,810 |
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