Topiramate
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
1.2M
NHS Cost
£13.3M
Practices
6,630
Avg per Practice
178
Overview
Topiramate is prescribed by 6,630 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,178,284 items were prescribed at a total cost of £13,307,902 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antiepileptic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100,537
Jun 2026
94,559
Jun 2026
102,100
Jun 2026
96,887
Jun 2026
94,862
Jun 2026
99,038
Jun 2026
94,871
Jun 2026
96,877
Jun 2026
97,949
Jun 2026
87,191
Jun 2026
92,239
Jun 2026
92,304
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 40.7K | 167 | 244 | +37.0% ▲ |
| NE | 40.0K | 137 | 292 | +64.2% ▲ |
| M | 33.3K | 172 | 194 | +8.9% ▲ |
| NG | 31.5K | 137 | 230 | +29.3% ▲ |
| B | 30.7K | 255 | 121 | -32.2% ▼ |
| PE | 27.8K | 91 | 306 | +71.9% ▲ |
| NR | 25.9K | 73 | 355 | +99.9% ▲ |
| DN | 25.9K | 89 | 291 | +63.5% ▲ |
| LE | 20.9K | 120 | 175 | -1.8% vs avg |
| ST | 20.4K | 84 | 243 | +36.7% ▲ |
| TS | 20.3K | 72 | 282 | +58.5% ▲ |
| LS | 20.0K | 86 | 232 | +30.6% ▲ |
| ME | 17.9K | 66 | 272 | +52.8% ▲ |
| CM | 17.3K | 67 | 259 | +45.7% ▲ |
| NN | 17.3K | 65 | 266 | +49.5% ▲ |
| L | 16.9K | 138 | 122 | -31.3% ▼ |
| CV | 16.6K | 109 | 153 | -14.2% ▼ |
| WS | 16.4K | 73 | 225 | +26.4% ▲ |
| HU | 16.1K | 43 | 374 | +110.7% ▲ |
| BN | 16.1K | 75 | 215 | +20.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 1,914 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,799 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,506 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antiepileptic drugs
- Paragraph: Control of epilepsy
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.