Gabapentin vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 2,902.9× as often as Paraldehyde in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 213 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
213items
Paraldehyde · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Paraldehyde: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Paraldehyde
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 213 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 2,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £7,234 |
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