Topiramate vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Topiramate in May 2026 — 163,094 items versus 91,872 in England.
91,872items
Topiramate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
163,094items
Sodium valproate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Topiramate | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 91,872 | 163,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,144,017 | 2,058,845 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £946,679 | £2,585,679 |
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