Gabapentin vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 536.4× as often as Phenytoin in April 2026 — 609,298 items versus 1,136 in England.
609,298items
Gabapentin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,136items
Phenytoin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 609,298 | 1,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,356,812 | 13,635 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,546,570 | £13,873 |
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