UK Bans Valproate Use Without Pregnancy Prevention Program; First In EU To Do So?

Following the endorsement of EU-wide restrictions on the safe use of anti-epilepsy drug valproate, the UK appears to be the first member state to put in place a pregnancy prevention program to reduce the number of pregnancies exposed to valproate medicines to an absolute minimum and make sure all women and girls of childbearing potential are aware of the risks.