Eslicarbazepine acetate vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 45.9× as often as Eslicarbazepine acetate in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 3,555 in England.
3,555items
Eslicarbazepine acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Eslicarbazepine acetate | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,555 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,138 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £220,440 | £2,585,679 |
See the full profile for Eslicarbazepine acetate or Sodium valproate.