Valproic acid vs Levetiracetam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levetiracetam was dispensed 244.1× as often as Valproic acid in March 2026 — 286,797 items versus 1,175 in England.
1,175items
Valproic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286,797items
Levetiracetam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valproic acid versus Levetiracetam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valproic acid · ╌ Levetiracetam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valproic acid | Levetiracetam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,175 | 286,797 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,727 | 3,345,759 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21,200 | £2,518,935 |
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