Pregabalin vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 23.9× as often as Phenytoin sodium in May 2026 — 838,472 items versus 35,051 in England.
838,472items
Pregabalin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,051items
Phenytoin sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 838,472 | 35,051 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,139,585 | 447,105 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,768,837 | £409,539 |
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