Pregabalin vs Phenobarbital
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 78.1× as often as Phenobarbital in March 2026 — 867,083 items versus 11,099 in England.
867,083items
Pregabalin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,099items
Phenobarbital · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Phenobarbital: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Phenobarbital
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Phenobarbital |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 867,083 | 11,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,058,446 | 135,209 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,072,197 | £99,041 |
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