Valproic acid Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
7,110
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+120.7%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 192 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,012 to the NHS. This is 120.7% 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
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,012 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.7% |
Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 87 items |
| Difference | +120.7% 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.