Valproic acid Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
141
Total Quantity
4,980
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+62%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 141 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,503 to the NHS. This is 62% 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
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,503 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62% |
Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 87 items |
| Difference | +62% 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.