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Epilepsy Society welcomes new measures to ensure no babies are exposed to sodium valproate during pregnancy

New measures announced to stop babies being exposed to valproate in the womb
Valproate medicines are available in the UK under brand names such as Epilim, Epival, Episenta, Convulex and Orlept
No girl or woman should stop taking valproate without first consulting her doctor.

Epilepsy Society praises Government decision to review handling of concerns around sodium valproate

Epilepsy Society's chief executive Clare Pelham has praised the Government's decision to announce a forward-looking review that will address the way the healthcare system has handled the concerns of patients in its care and make certain that lessons are learned and history does not repeat itself.

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