1st November 2018 by Louise Hudman
You have probably heard about this on the news, or seen it in other forms, but in case you have missed it, I felt it important to do an update. This information came out in Apr 18 from MHRA.
Valproate is contraindicated for any reason, unless a Pregnancy Prevention Programme is in place (see below).
It is also contraindicated in pregnancy. The only exception is in epilepsy where it may not be feasible to change medications.
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (RCOG, 2024)
When to use the PUQE tool in general practice.
GP update: Recurrent miscarriage (RCOG 2023)
Dr Louise Hudman summarises some changes to advice for supporting women experiencing recurrent miscarriage.
Prof Robert Winston to present free NASGP fertility talk in May
Prof Winston will present an infertility update for GPs.
"We have used LocumDeck for a number of months now and find it really useful when booking locums. You can see the availability of GPs, their documents are all loaded on the site and you can book instantly – it takes minutes to do. There are also no expensive locum agency fees to pay – just the GP’s actual payment. It's quick and hassle-free."
Lesley Munro-Faure, Managing Partner, Unity Health, Buckinghamshire