Carbamazepine vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbamazepine and Sodium valproate were dispensed at a similar rate in April 2026 (166,142 versus 168,875 items in England).
166,142items
Carbamazepine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,875items
Sodium valproate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Carbamazepine | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 166,142 | 168,875 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,019,976 | 2,074,346 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,054,046 | £2,668,018 |
See the full profile for Carbamazepine or Sodium valproate.