Valproic acid Prescribing at GRIMETHORPE SURGERY

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

124

Total Quantity

6,300

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+42.5%

GRIMETHORPE SURGERY prescribed 124 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,800 to the NHS. This is 42.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Valproic acid is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	124
Total Quantity	6,300
Total NHS Cost	£1,800
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+42.5%

Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	124 items
National average per practice	87 items
Difference	+42.5% vs national average

Explore More

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.