Cannabidiol vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 18,121.6× as often as Cannabidiol in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 9 in England.
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Cannabidiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cannabidiol versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cannabidiol · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cannabidiol | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,314 | £2,585,679 |
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