Gabapentin vs Lamotrigine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 1.6× as often as Lamotrigine in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 376,214 in England.
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
376,214items
Lamotrigine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Lamotrigine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Lamotrigine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Lamotrigine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 590,771 | 376,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,319,829 | 4,485,415 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,550,400 | £3,066,751 |
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