NHS England sends letter to women and girls taking sodium valproate

NHS England has sent a letter to women and girls aged 12-55 years of age who are currently prescribed sodium valproate. It contains important reminders of safety considerations, including around contraception, pregnancy and regular prescribing reviews.

Details of the letter can be found on the NHS England website.

Further information on valproate and the pregnancy prevention programme can be found on the RPS website.