Sodium valproate Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

574

Total Quantity

85.7K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+80.5%

PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 574 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,159 to the NHS. This is 80.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	574
Total Quantity	85,710
Total NHS Cost	£7,159
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+80.5%

Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	574 items
National average per practice	318 items
Difference	+80.5% 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.