Valproic acid Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
217
Total Quantity
6,870
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+149.4%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 217 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,931 to the NHS. This is 149.4% 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
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,931 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.4% |
Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 87 items |
| Difference | +149.4% 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.