Eslicarbazepine acetate vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 46.2× as often as Eslicarbazepine acetate in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 3,706 in England.
3,706items
Eslicarbazepine acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Eslicarbazepine acetate | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,706 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42,885 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £228,349 | £2,714,773 |
See the full profile for Eslicarbazepine acetate or Sodium valproate.