Gabapentin vs Phenobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 56.8× as often as Phenobarbital in June 2026 — 615,367 items versus 10,826 in England.
615,367items
Gabapentin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,826items
Phenobarbital · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Phenobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Phenobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 615,367 | 10,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,330,171 | 133,356 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,904,386 | £117,455 |
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