Valproic acid Prescribing at HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

131

Total Quantity

8,070

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+50.5%

HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 131 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,470 to the NHS. This is 50.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Valproic acid is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	131
Total Quantity	8,070
Total NHS Cost	£2,470
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+50.5%

Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	131 items
National average per practice	87 items
Difference	+50.5% 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.