Pregabalin vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 1.4× as often as Gabapentin in May 2026 — 838,472 items versus 590,771 in England.
838,472items
Pregabalin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 838,472 | 590,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,396 | 7,319,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,768,837 | £1,550,400 |
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