Sodium valproate vs Midazolam hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 24.4× as often as Midazolam hydrochloride in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 7,015 in England.
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,015items
Midazolam hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium valproate versus Midazolam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium valproate · ╌ Midazolam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Midazolam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 171,182 | 7,015 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,078,747 | 98,083 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,714,773 | £711,543 |
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