Pregabalin vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 5.1× as often as Sodium valproate in April 2026 — 860,632 items versus 168,875 in England.
860,632items
Pregabalin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,875items
Sodium valproate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pregabalin versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pregabalin · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 860,632 | 168,875 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,105,697 | 2,074,346 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,974,987 | £2,668,018 |
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