Phenobarbital sodium vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 20,386.8× as often as Phenobarbital sodium in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 8 in England.
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Phenobarbital sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenobarbital sodium versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenobarbital sodium · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenobarbital sodium | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,558 | £2,585,679 |
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