Lacosamide vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 5.9× as often as Lacosamide in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 28,983 in England.
28,983items
Lacosamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lacosamide | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,983 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 330,136 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £340,255 | £2,714,773 |
See the full profile for Lacosamide or Sodium valproate.