Carbamazepine vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbamazepine and Sodium valproate were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (169,008 versus 171,182 items in England).
169,008items
Carbamazepine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbamazepine versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbamazepine · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carbamazepine | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 169,008 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,020,477 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,062,847 | £2,714,773 |
See the full profile for Carbamazepine or Sodium valproate.