Gabapentin vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 582.2× as often as Phenytoin in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 1,062 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,062items
Phenytoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 1,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 13,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £12,706 |
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