Pregabalin vs Primidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 50.1× as often as Primidone in April 2026 — 860,632 items versus 17,182 in England.
860,632items
Pregabalin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,182items
Primidone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Primidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Primidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Primidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 860,632 | 17,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,105,697 | 202,326 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,974,987 | £1,159,751 |
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