Valproic acid Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

136

Total Quantity

9,690

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+56.3%

LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 136 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,471 to the NHS. This is 56.3% 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	136
Total Quantity	9,690
Total NHS Cost	£2,471
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+56.3%

Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	136 items
National average per practice	87 items
Difference	+56.3% 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.