Valproic acid vs Gabapentin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gabapentin was dispensed 525.1× as often as Valproic acid in May 2026 — 590,771 items versus 1,125 in England.
1,125items
Valproic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590,771items
Gabapentin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valproic acid versus Gabapentin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valproic acid · ╌ Gabapentin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Valproic acid | Gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,125 | 590,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,702 | 7,319,829 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,217 | £1,550,400 |
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