Pregabalin vs Carbamazepine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 5.1× as often as Carbamazepine in March 2026 — 867,083 items versus 169,008 in England.
867,083items
Pregabalin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
169,008items
Carbamazepine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Carbamazepine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Carbamazepine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Carbamazepine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 867,083 | 169,008 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,058,446 | 2,020,477 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,072,197 | £1,062,847 |
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