Gabapentin vs Vigabatrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 699.5× as often as Vigabatrin in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 884 in England.
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
884items
Vigabatrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gabapentin versus Vigabatrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gabapentin · ╌ Vigabatrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gabapentin | Vigabatrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 618,320 | 884 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,359,436 | 10,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,365,791 | £47,592 |
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