Pregabalin vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 1.4× as often as Gabapentin in March 2026 — 867,083 items versus 618,320 in England.
867,083items
Pregabalin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 867,083 | 618,320 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,058,446 | 7,359,436 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,072,197 | £1,365,791 |
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