title: Which oral valproic acid formulation is best for my patient?
abstract: The various oral formulations of valproic acid vary in dosing frequency, form, indication, and cost. This article describes how to determine which formulation to prescribe based on factors including the patient's diagnosis and financial situation.
authors.affiliation: Julie E. Knox is a recent graduate of the pharmacy program at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in Clinton, S.C. Kathryn N. Freeland is clinical pharmacist in psychiatry at Greenville (S.C.) Health System. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Julie E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Knox
authors.forename: Kathryn N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Freeland
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D001682:Biological Availability; D002214:Capsules; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D006801:Humans; D013607:Tablets; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002214:Capsules; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D013607:Tablets; D014635:Valproic Acid