Drug safety alert: valproate

New safety and educational materials have been introduced for men and women and healthcare professionals to reduce the harms from valproate (Belvo, Convulex, Depakote, Dyzantil, Epilim, Epilim Chrono or Chronosphere, Episenta, Epival, and Syonel). This includes the significant risk of serious harm to the baby if taken during pregnancy and the risk of impaired fertility in males.

Further information, advice, new safety measures and the new regulatory and education materials can be found on the MHRA website.

Further information can also be found in the RCPharm Valproate and the Pregnancy Prevention Pharmacy Guide.