Sodium valproate vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 161.2× as often as Phenytoin in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 1,062 in England.
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,062items
Phenytoin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 171,182 | 1,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,078,747 | 13,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,714,773 | £12,706 |
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