Pregabalin vs Ethosuximide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 211.3× as often as Ethosuximide in May 2026 — 838,472 items versus 3,968 in England.
838,472items
Pregabalin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,968items
Ethosuximide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Ethosuximide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Ethosuximide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Ethosuximide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 838,472 | 3,968 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,396 | 48,763 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,768,837 | £650,757 |
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