Primidone vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 9.8× as often as Primidone in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 17,516 in England.
17,516items
Primidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Primidone versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Primidone · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Primidone | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,516 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 201,081 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,213,250 | £2,714,773 |
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