Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN
Convulex® (Valproic acid) 150mg, 300mg and 500mg capsules
MSAN(2019)31 · Level 3 · issued 24 Dec 2019
What the notice states
The supply position for each affected product, as recorded in the notice — read the full signed PDF above for the clinical advice and actions.
| Product | Position | Resupply |
|---|---|---|
| 2. The following presentations of Convulex® (valproic acid) capsules will be out of stock: | Out of stock | — |
| 3. Unlicensed imports of Convulex® (valproic acid) are available from specialist unlicensed importers. | Available | — |
| 5. Valproate is available in the UK in three forms: sodium valproate, valproic acid and semi-sodium valproate. | Available | — |
| sodium valproate preparations is low, and less than the risk of abrupt discontinuation of the drug altogether. | Discontinued | — |
| discontinuation of the drug altogether; and | Discontinued | — |
| alternative preparations are available in the same strength as Convulex® capsules. | Available | — |
From the NHS Scotland notice PDF (linked above); dates and “valid until” text are as stated, fuzzy wording kept as written. Scotland is covered separately from England — see methodology. Not an official NHS service, and not clinical advice — follow the guidance issued to your pharmacy.