21 October 2020 · Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Whilst valproate (valproic acid/sodium valproate) is…
29 September 2020 · This document is intended to support local discussions on how to monitor commonly prescribed high risk medicines in primary care. The monitoring parameters cited…
28 September 2020 · Consensus views of the Pharmaceutical Market Support Group and the UK Clinical Pharmacists Association: Neurosciences Group on the safety and appropriateness of switching between brand…
21 September 2020 · Choice will depend on clinical condition, and should primarily be based on suitability for the patient, rather than safety during breastfeeding. Whilst sodium valproate is…
17 July 2020 · For a small number of medicines, there are differences in equivalent doses of oral formulations of the same medicine. This Q&A considers which medicines may…
24 April 2019 · Valproate containing medicines are indicated for the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraine headache (unlicensed). Valproate is known to be highly teratogenic and use…