Sodium valproate Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
739
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+132.3%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 739 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,582 to the NHS. This is 132.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,582 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.3% |
Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 318 items |
| Difference | +132.3% 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.