Sodium valproate (NON childbearing potential) - Mania
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PAD Profile
Off-label use. Licesned product is valproic acid (valproate semisodium).
Initiation and stabilisation by the mental health specialist team for at least 1 month before any request for transfer of prescribing responsbility to primary care.
See separate formulary entry for sodium valproate in people WITH childbearing potential - important pregnancy-prevention requirement.
Committee Recommendations (2)
Three infographics have been produced to clarify in which situations review by two specialists may be required for patients who are prescribed valproate:
• for female patients under 55 years old
• for male patients under 55 years old
• for male and female patients 55 years and older
The Surrey Heartlands APC reviewed the Blue traffic light status for sodium valproate when used in patients with mental health disorders (mania, bipolar disorder, psychotics disorders, compulsive and agressive behaviours) and WITHOUT child-bearing potential.
The Blue status remains with the expectation that treatment will be initiated and stabilised by a specialist and patients will receive a minimum of 1 month supply from the specialist before transfer of care.
No supplementary information sheet is required
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Sodium valproate (NON childbearing potential) is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Mania.