Lithium carbonate vs Valproic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Valproic acid in March 2026 — 69,807 items versus 38,826 in England.
69,807items
Lithium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,826items
Valproic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lithium carbonate versus Valproic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lithium carbonate · ╌ Valproic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lithium carbonate | Valproic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 69,807 | 38,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 827,389 | 475,228 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £477,419 | £612,026 |
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