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THE GUARDIAN AUSTRALIA 24/11/2024

The Guardian Australia published an article on the issue of valproate specific to Australia.
Linked 30/11/2024

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Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

A directive was issued in October/November 2024 that the UK 2018 guidelines must now be followed due to there being deficiencies in following appropriate prescribing practices.

NEW CLINICAL GUIDELINE

RANZCP has introduced the 2018 UK guideline on prescribing valproate.

Linked 2/12/2024

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NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT

RANZCP November 2024 Announcement of adoption of UK 2018 position statement for prescribing valproate

Linked 2/12/2024

Royal College of Psychiatrists 2018 position statement on prescribing valproate or people of childbearing potential.

Linked 2/12/2024

NEW RANZCP GUIDELINE
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RANZCP REFERENCE ARTICLE

The August 2023 article the RANZCP use as evidence for necessity of new policy (2018/2019 NZ data)

Linked 2/12/2024

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