Ethosuximide vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 41.4× as often as Ethosuximide in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 4,133 in England.
4,133items
Ethosuximide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ethosuximide | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,133 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48,630 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £720,127 | £2,714,773 |
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