Sodium valproate Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-21.1%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 251 items of Sodium valproate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,402 to the NHS. This is 21.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium valproate is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,402 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.1% |
Sodium valproate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 318 items |
| Difference | -21.1% 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.