Sodium valproate Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

526

Total Quantity

82.9K

NHS Cost

£7.4K

vs National Avg

+65.4%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 526 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,439 to the NHS. This is 65.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	526
Total Quantity	82,920
Total NHS Cost	£7,439
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+65.4%

Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	526 items
National average per practice	318 items
Difference	+65.4% 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.