Topiramate vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 6.4× as often as Topiramate in March 2026 — 618,320 items versus 96,523 in England.
96,523items
Topiramate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
618,320items
Gabapentin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Topiramate versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Topiramate · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Topiramate | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 96,523 | 618,320 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,149,298 | 7,359,436 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,027,948 | £1,365,791 |
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