Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 107366
Sodium Valproate: Epilepsy
Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026
Question
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the Minister for the Cabinet Office to help tackle the harm caused by sodium valproate to (a) women with epilepsy and (b) their families.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedEveryone who has been harmed from sodium valproate has our deepest sympathies.Action has been taken to minimise the risk associated with valproate to women with epilepsy, and their families. This includes the valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme, whic...
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