A woman with epilepsy on sodium valproate monotherapy asks about the MHRA Pregnancy Prevention Programme. She is 25 years old and sexually active. Wha...

Question

A woman with epilepsy on sodium valproate monotherapy asks about the MHRA Pregnancy Prevention Programme. She is 25 years old and sexually active. What is a key requirement?

Accepted Answer

She must be enrolled in the Pregnancy Prevention Programme, have an annual specialist review, use highly effective contraception, and sign an annual risk acknowledgement form

Answer

No requirements exist for valproate

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The programme only applies to women over 30

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Only women taking two or more antiepileptics are covered

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Valproate can be freely prescribed without a PPP if she uses condoms

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Valproate PPP Key Requirements

A woman with epilepsy on sodium valproate monotherapy asks about the MHRA Pregnancy Prevention Programme. She is 25 years old and sexually active. What is a key requirement?