Scotland · NHS Scotland MSAN
Valproate semisodium (Depakote®) 250mg and 500mg tablets
MSAN(2020)37 · Level 2 · issued 01 May 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Depakote® 250mg and 500mg tablets are out of stock until mid May 2020. | Out of stock | mid May 2020 |
| 2. Limited supplies of Depakote® tablets are available from parallel import companies (see | Available | — |
| Further information is available via https://www.gov.uk/guidance/valproate-use-by-women | 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.