A 30-year-old woman attends for contraception. She takes sodium valproate for epilepsy and is aware of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP). What ...

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A 30-year-old woman attends for contraception. She takes sodium valproate for epilepsy and is aware of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP). What is a key requirement of the PPP for women of childbearing potential on valproate?

Accepted Answer

Annual specialist review including confirmation of ongoing need for valproate and acknowledgement of pregnancy risks, with documentation on a risk acknowledgement form

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No requirements exist beyond normal prescribing

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The PPP only applies to women over 40

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Valproate can be freely prescribed without a PPP if the woman uses condoms

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The PPP only applies to new prescriptions

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Valproate PPP Requirements

A 30-year-old woman attends for contraception. She takes sodium valproate for epilepsy and is aware of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP). What is a key requirement of the PPP for women of childbearing potential on valproate?