Gabapentin vs Primidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 35.3× as often as Primidone in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 17,516 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,516items
Primidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Primidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Primidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Primidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 17,516 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 201,081 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £1,213,250 |
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