Paracetamol vs Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 115,022.1× as often as Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) in May 2026 — 1,265,243 items versus 11 in England.
1,265,243items
Paracetamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paracetamol versus Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain): national items dispensed by month
▬ Paracetamol · ╌ Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,265,243 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,709,047 | 110 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,475,885 | £7,238 |
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