Number of gabapentin prescriptions in the U.S. 2004-2022
In 2004, gabapentin was prescribed over 18 million times. Compared to that, in 2022, the number of annual prescriptions for this drug stood at over 40 million. Gabapentin is primarily used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless legs syndrome. This statistic shows the total annual number of gabapentin prescriptions in the U.S. from 2004 to 2022, in millions.