Sodium valproate Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

500

Total Quantity

165.9K

NHS Cost

£10.2K

vs National Avg

+57.2%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 500 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,235 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	500
Total Quantity	165,870
Total NHS Cost	£10,235
Presentations	15 different forms
vs National Average	+57.2%

Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	500 items
National average per practice	318 items
Difference	+57.2% vs national average

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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.