Sodium valproate Prescribing at GP AT HAND

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

572

Total Quantity

45.5K

NHS Cost

£9.5K

vs National Avg

+79.8%

GP AT HAND prescribed 572 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,521 to the NHS. This is 79.8% 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	572
Total Quantity	45,510
Total NHS Cost	£9,521
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+79.8%

Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	572 items
National average per practice	318 items
Difference	+79.8% 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.