Gabapentin vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 566.4× as often as Phenytoin in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 1,043 in England.
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,043items
Phenytoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 590,771 | 1,043 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,319,829 | 13,494 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,550,400 | £12,378 |
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