Topiramate vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Topiramate in March 2026 — 171,182 items versus 96,523 in England.
96,523items
Topiramate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
171,182items
Sodium valproate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Topiramate versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Topiramate · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Topiramate | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 96,523 | 171,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,149,298 | 2,078,747 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,027,948 | £2,714,773 |
See the full profile for Topiramate or Sodium valproate.