Lacosamide vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 20.7× as often as Lacosamide in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 28,536 in England.
28,536items
Lacosamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lacosamide versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lacosamide · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lacosamide | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,536 | 590,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 335,615 | 7,319,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £297,652 | £1,550,400 |
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