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Use of valproate in women of childbearing potential: pre- and post-NICE bipolar guidelines

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    Kamini Vasudev

  2. LD Psychology Services South Tyneside, 1st floor Bedewell Unit, Monkton Hall, Monkton Village, Jarrow, NE32 5NN, UK

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Vasudev, K., Mead, A. Use of valproate in women of childbearing potential: pre- and post-NICE bipolar guidelines. Arch Womens Ment Health 13, 371–372 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-010-0166-2

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