The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has revised its guidance on sodium valproate use in men, removing a requirement for dual specialist reviews for those already on the ...

People taking certain medications have been warned they may need to contact their GP "urgently". Official NHS guidance says that certain groups are recommended not to take the medication as it can ...

Families of children harmed by a drug that caused up to 20,000 babies to be born with disabilities have welcomed calls for compensation after their plight was compared to the thalidomide scandal. The ...

Specific patients have been advised to get in touch with their GP without delay if they are currently prescribed a widely-used medication. Those on sodium valproate have been cautioned they might need ...

Certain patients have been strongly advised to get in touch with their doctor immediately if they are taking a common medication. People taking sodium valproate may need to contact their GP or nurse ...