Paracetamol vs Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Paracetamol was dispensed 165,951.4× as often as Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) in March 2026 — 1,327,611 items versus 8 in England.
1,327,611items
Paracetamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Paracetamol | Gabapentin (Neuropathic Pain) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,327,611 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,763,745 | 111 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,728,363 | £6,619 |
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