Valproate shortage status
10 active shortage notices across 5 countries · 2 anticipated.
Last updated 1 Nov 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 — 5.1.1. Antiseizure medicines
Where Valproate is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | medium | 4 | 26 Jan 2022 | 30 Dec 2026 | HC |
| United States | medium |