Gabapentin vs Phenobarbital sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 103,053.3× as often as Phenobarbital sodium in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 6 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Phenobarbital sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Phenobarbital sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Phenobarbital sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenobarbital sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 159 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £1,412 |
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