Ethosuximide vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 41.0× as often as Ethosuximide in April 2026 — 168,875 items versus 4,114 in England.
4,114items
Ethosuximide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,875items
Sodium valproate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethosuximide versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethosuximide · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ethosuximide | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,114 | 168,875 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48,856 | 2,074,346 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £678,791 | £2,668,018 |
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