Gabapentin vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 16.9× as often as Phenytoin sodium in April 2026 — 609,298 items versus 36,027 in England.
609,298items
Gabapentin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36,027items
Phenytoin sodium · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 609,298 | 36,027 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,356,812 | 448,550 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,546,570 | £425,178 |
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