Pregabalin vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 5.1× as often as Sodium valproate in March 2026 — 867,083 items versus 171,182 in England.
867,083items
Pregabalin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Pregabalin | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 867,083 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,058,446 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,072,197 | £2,714,773 |
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