Sodium valproate Prescribing at BLACKTHORN

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

501

Total Quantity

104.8K

NHS Cost

£7.7K

vs National Avg

+57.5%

BLACKTHORN prescribed 501 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,700 to the NHS. This is 57.5% 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	501
Total Quantity	104,760
Total NHS Cost	£7,700
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	+57.5%

Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	501 items
National average per practice	318 items
Difference	+57.5% 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.