Quetiapine vs Valproic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quetiapine was dispensed 10.3× as often as Valproic acid in March 2026 — 401,191 items versus 38,826 in England.
401,191items
Quetiapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,826items
Valproic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Quetiapine | Valproic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 401,191 | 38,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,691,495 | 475,228 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,459,048 | £612,026 |
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