Gabapentin vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 3.6× as often as Sodium valproate in April 2026 — 609,298 items versus 168,875 in England.
609,298items
Gabapentin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,875items
Sodium valproate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 609,298 | 168,875 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,356,812 | 2,074,346 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,546,570 | £2,668,018 |
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