Pregabalin vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 23.7× as often as Phenytoin sodium in March 2026 — 867,083 items versus 36,609 in England.
867,083items
Pregabalin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36,609items
Phenytoin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Phenytoin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Phenytoin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 867,083 | 36,609 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,058,446 | 450,748 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,072,197 | £428,961 |
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