Levetiracetam vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 1.7× as often as Sodium valproate in May 2026 — 275,703 items versus 163,094 in England.
275,703items
Levetiracetam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levetiracetam versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levetiracetam · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levetiracetam | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 275,703 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,356,188 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,425,070 | £2,585,679 |
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