Valproate shortage status
12 active shortage notices across 5 countries · 1 anticipated.
Last updated 2 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Valproate
- Brand names
- Epilim, Depakote, Valproic Acid, Sodium Valproate
- ATC code
- N03AG01
- Class
- Neurology — anticonvulsant
- WHO Essential Medicine
- Yes
Where Valproate is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | high | 4 | 30 Dec 2020 | — | FDA MedWatch, FDA |