Valproic acid Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

230

Total Quantity

8,130

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+164.3%

OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 230 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,256 to the NHS. This is 164.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Valproic acid is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	230
Total Quantity	8,130
Total NHS Cost	£2,256
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+164.3%

Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	230 items
National average per practice	87 items
Difference	+164.3% 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.