Sodium valproate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
570
Total Quantity
83.8K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+79.2%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 570 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,822 to the NHS. This is 79.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,822 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.2% |
Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 318 items |
| Difference | +79.2% 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.