Dear Colleague,

Patients taking valproate have told us that they want to have conversations with pharmacy professionals about valproate. We are often the most approachable and readily available point of contact for them. However, those same patients have told us that pharmacy professionals can be reluctant to engage with them.

Valproate: the hard conversations will help you engage with patients taking valproate and will explore the following questions:

· What is the role of pharmacy professionals in managing valproate risk?

· What are the specific risks of taking valproate in pregnancy? Out of 100 babies exposed to valproate in pregnancy, how many of these will be born with a major birth defect or developmental disorder?

· Can you convey this information to a patient and signpost them effectively using a person-centred approach to care?

This workshop is open to all pharmacy professionals in England and provides an excellent opportunity to share new ideas and practices with pharmacy colleagues from around the country.

You will work through a case study and several clinical vignettes in a supportive online environment, facilitated by experienced CPPE tutors. The learning programme covers the latest MHRA guidance on valproate and provides learning that covers how you can support people to manage the risks associated with valproate.

Book your place on the online Valproate: the hard conversations focal point workshop

                 Thursday 9th January 2025

                  7:00pm- 8:45pm

Visit the CPPE website to book your place today www.cppe.ac.uk

We look forward to seeing you at our online focal point workshop soon

Kind regards


Sue Smith
sue.smith@cppe.ac.uk

How to use this programme

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