Gabapentin vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 16.9× as often as Phenytoin sodium in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 35,051 in England.
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,051items
Phenytoin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Phenytoin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Phenytoin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 590,771 | 35,051 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,319,829 | 444,440 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,550,400 | £409,539 |
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