Valproic acid Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+242.5%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 298 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,759 to the NHS. This is 242.5% 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
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,759 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +242.5% |
Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 87 items |
| Difference | +242.5% 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.