Sodium valproate vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 755.1× as often as Paraldehyde in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 216 in England.
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
216items
Paraldehyde · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium valproate versus Paraldehyde: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium valproate · ╌ Paraldehyde
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 163,094 | 216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,058,845 | 2,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,585,679 | £7,945 |
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