Sodium valproate vs Phenytoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 156.2× as often as Phenytoin in June 2026 — 170,772 items versus 1,093 in England.
170,772items
Sodium valproate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,093items
Phenytoin · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Phenytoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 170,772 | 1,093 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,056,564 | 13,457 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,740,977 | £13,032 |
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