Primidone vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 9.5× as often as Primidone in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 17,176 in England.
17,176items
Primidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Primidone | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,176 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 202,766 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,162,917 | £2,585,679 |
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