Gabapentin vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 3.6× as often as Sodium valproate in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 163,094 in England.
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 590,771 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,319,829 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,550,400 | £2,585,679 |
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