Sodium valproate vs Paraldehyde
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 803.7× as often as Paraldehyde in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 213 in England.
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
213items
Paraldehyde · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Paraldehyde |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 171,182 | 213 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,078,747 | 2,689 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,714,773 | £7,234 |
See the full profile for Sodium valproate or Paraldehyde.