Pregabalin vs Phenobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 79.0× as often as Phenobarbital in May 2026 — 838,472 items versus 10,607 in England.
838,472items
Pregabalin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,607items
Phenobarbital · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Phenobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Phenobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Phenobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 838,472 | 10,607 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,106,396 | 133,746 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,768,837 | £119,724 |
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