Lacosamide vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Lacosamide in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 28,536 in England.
28,536items
Lacosamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lacosamide versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lacosamide · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lacosamide | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,536 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 332,844 | 2,055,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £297,652 | £2,585,679 |
See the full profile for Lacosamide or Sodium valproate.