The MHRA have issued new guidance stating that Valproate medicines (Epilim▼, Depakote▼) are contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless a Pregnancy Prevention Programme is in place.
Read the full update here: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/valproate-medicines-epilim-depakote-contraindicated-in-women-and-girls-of-childbearing-potential-unless-conditions-of-pregnancy-prevention-programme-are-met