Number of gabapentin prescriptions in the United States 2004-2015

The data displays the total annual number of gabapentin prescriptions in the United States from 2004 to 2015, in millions. In 2004, gabapentin was prescribed over 18 million times. Until 2015, the number of prescriptions for this drug has increased over 43 million. Gabapentin is primariliy used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless legs syndrome