Sodium valproate vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 148.7× as often as Phenytoin in April 2026 — 168,875 items versus 1,136 in England.
168,875items
Sodium valproate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,136items
Phenytoin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium valproate versus Phenytoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium valproate · ╌ Phenytoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 168,875 | 1,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,074,346 | 13,635 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,668,018 | £13,873 |
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