Valproic acid 500mg gastro-resistant tablets
BNF presentation 0402030Q0AAABAB within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0402030Q0AAABAB
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
38,823
NHS spend (£)
£681,593.64
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4,810 |
| February 2025 | 42 |
| December 2024 | 1,362 |
| November 2024 | 5,244 |
| October 2024 | 5,740 |
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 443 |
| July 2024 | 5,634 |
| May 2024 | 1,450 |
| July 2021 | 2,618 |
| June 2021 | 1,669 |
| December 2020 | 4,549 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 145 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 94 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 92 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 83 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 80 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 80 | No data available |
|
Swanscombe Health Centre
ODS G82122
|
80 | 91Q - KENT AND MEDWAY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 78 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 76 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 75 | No data available |