BfArM - Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices

Navigation and service

Introduction of a patient alert card for medicinal products containing valproate and related substances

Active substance: valproate and related substances

In a notice dated 10 April 2017, the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) ruled the introduction of a patient alert card for medicinal products containing valproate as a supplementary risk minimisation measure. The companies concerned have issued a corresponding information letter.

information letter - full text (available in German only)