Valproic acid Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
371
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+326.4%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 371 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,991 to the NHS. This is 326.4% 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
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items371
Total Quantity17,610
Total NHS Cost£4,991
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+326.4%

Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice371 items
National average per practice87 items
Difference+326.4% vs national average
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.