Sodium valproate Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,568
Total Quantity
120.7K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+393%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,568 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,810 to the NHS. This is 393% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,810 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +393% |
Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 318 items |
| Difference | +393% 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.