Sodium valproate Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
451
Total Quantity
85.6K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+41.8%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 451 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,690 to the NHS. This is 41.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,690 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.8% |
Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 318 items |
| Difference | +41.8% 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.