Quetiapine vs Valproic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quetiapine was dispensed 10.3× as often as Valproic acid in May 2026 — 383,782 items versus 37,098 in England.
383,782items
Quetiapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,098items
Valproic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Quetiapine versus Valproic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Quetiapine · ╌ Valproic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Quetiapine | Valproic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 383,782 | 37,098 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,691,278 | 469,924 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,101,012 | £582,233 |
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