Pregabalin vs Carbamazepine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 5.2× as often as Carbamazepine in May 2026 — 838,472 items versus 160,912 in England.
838,472items
Pregabalin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160,912items
Carbamazepine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Carbamazepine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Carbamazepine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Carbamazepine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 838,472 | 160,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,396 | 2,009,412 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,768,837 | £1,010,159 |
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