Valproic acid vs Sodium valproate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium valproate was dispensed 137.1× as often as Valproic acid in June 2026 — 170,772 items versus 1,246 in England.
1,246items
Valproic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
170,772items
Sodium valproate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valproic acid versus Sodium valproate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valproic acid · ╌ Sodium valproate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Valproic acid | Sodium valproate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,246 | 170,772 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,809 | 2,056,564 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £21,363 | £2,740,977 |
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