Valproic acid Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
118
Total Quantity
7,080
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 118 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,941 to the NHS. This is 35.6% 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
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,941 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 87 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.