Drug Status Key

On Formulary
Specialist Initiation

On formulary but requires initiation by a specialist.
GPs may then take on maintenance prescribing -
Using the Formulary (eastkentformulary.nhs.uk)
Shared Care
Hospital Only
Not Recommended

Preferences

First Line
Second Line
Third Line
No Preference

4.3.3.1 Antiepileptics

MHRA Drug Safety Update and Guidance: Valproate must not be used in any woman or girl able to have children unless there is a pregnancy prevention programme (PPP) in place. Please see MHRA guidance (here) and Drug Safety Update (here) .

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Valproic acid

Valproic acid 500mg gastro-resistant capsules

Pack	Price
100 capsule

Valproic acid 250mg gastro-resistant tablets

Pack	Price
30 tablet	£5.69
90 tablet

Valproic acid 500mg gastro-resistant tablets

Pack	Price
30 tablet	£11.37
90 tablet