Valproate use in women aged 15–44 years: an observational study in general practice

Background: Valproate is a known teratogen. In April 2018, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) restricted its use in women and banned use in pregnancy, except for epilepsy with no other effective treatment. To date, there is limited information on valproate prescribing wit...

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Main Authors: Samantha J Beardsley, Isabel Dostal, James Cole, Ana Gutierrez, John Robson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners
Series:BJGP Open
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Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/5/2/BJGPO.2020.0104