Women still unaware of risks around epilepsy medicines in pregnancy – charity survey finds
PLEASE NOTE: Women and girls should not stop taking valproate without first discussing it with their doctor. Up-to-date information and guidance on valproate use can be found here.
Hero Zach completes his 2.6 challenge
This was the joyful moment when nine-year-old Zach Eagling crossed the finishing line to complete his #twopointsix challenge, raising a staggering £11,500 for the Epilepsy Society.
Vimpat 50mg X 14 tablets shortage expected
We have been informed by UCB that Vimpat (lacosamide) 50mg x 14 tablets are likely to be out of stock within the next three weeks. The shortage is expected to last for a two-three week period.
PM Boris Johnson commits to helping our campaign to fight internet trolls
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a firm commitment to raise our concerns about malicious tweets designed to provoke seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy, with Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden.
Phenytoin Sodium 100mg capsules out of stock
UPDATE 10 June 2020 : there has been a delay in the resupply of Accord phenytoin 100mg capsules. They hope to provide an update next week on a new date for resupply. In the meantime, Flynn Pharma, who also supply phenytoin, have sufficient supplies to meet demand.
Epilepsy medication and stockpiling issues
The BBC yesterday (Tuesday 9 June 2020) carried a report highlighting concerns that stockpiles of some medications in the UK have been exhausted. There are worries that this could mean there will not be time to replenish these stocks in case the government fails to strike a trade deal with the European Union at the end of the year.