Sodium valproate vs Phenytoin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 170,772.0× as often as Phenytoin sodium in June 2026 — 170,772 items versus 1 in England.
170,772items
Sodium valproate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Phenytoin sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium valproate versus Phenytoin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium valproate · ╌ Phenytoin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Phenytoin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 170,772 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,056,564 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,740,977 | £49 |
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