Eslicarbazepine acetate vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 46.4× as often as Eslicarbazepine acetate in April 2026 — 168,875 items versus 3,641 in England.
3,641items
Eslicarbazepine acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,875items
Sodium valproate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Eslicarbazepine acetate versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Eslicarbazepine acetate · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Eslicarbazepine acetate | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3,641 | 168,875 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,138 | 2,074,346 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £219,533 | £2,668,018 |
See the full profile for Eslicarbazepine acetate or Sodium valproate.