Sodium valproate vs Vigabatrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 193.6× as often as Vigabatrin in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 884 in England.
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
884items
Vigabatrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium valproate versus Vigabatrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium valproate · ╌ Vigabatrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium valproate | Vigabatrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 171,182 | 884 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,078,747 | 10,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,714,773 | £47,592 |
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