Aripiprazole vs Valproic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aripiprazole was dispensed 4.6× as often as Valproic acid in May 2026 — 168,891 items versus 37,098 in England.
168,891items
Aripiprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,098items
Valproic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aripiprazole versus Valproic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aripiprazole · ╌ Valproic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aripiprazole | Valproic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 168,891 | 37,098 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,011,705 | 469,924 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,342 | £582,233 |
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