Valproic acid Prescribing at THE WESTWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
119
Total Quantity
4,200
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
THE WESTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 119 items of Valproic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,060 to the NHS. This is 36.8% 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
17
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,060 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Valproic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 87 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.