Valproic acid Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
5,610
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+52.8%

ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 133 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,649 to the NHS. This is 52.8% 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
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items133
Total Quantity5,610
Total NHS Cost£1,649
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+52.8%

Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice133 items
National average per practice87 items
Difference+52.8% 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.