Anti-epileptic drug brivaracetam is now available for children in Wales
Children aged four years and older in Wales will have access to the anti-epileptic drug brivaracetam as a new treatment option.
Gov pledges to exempt epilepsy from latest emergency medicine plans post-Brexit
Epilepsy Society is pleased to hear that the Government has promised to exempt people with epilepsy from its most recent plans for potential post-Brexit medicine shortages. The Department of Health and Social Care is proposing to give pharmacists power to dispense alternative drugs if those prescribed by GPs are in short supply after Britain leaves the EU.
Research is bringing new hope of two different treatments to prevent seizures
Two new treatments are being developed for people with epilepsy, that may offer hope of better seizure control in the future.
Data shows blood-test can distinguish between epileptic and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
A recent study shows a bio-marker based blood test can accurately distinguish epilepsy seizures from psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES).
Carbagen and Carbagen SR are out of stock in the UK
Carbagen (carbamazepine) and Carbagen SR (prolonged-release carbamazepine) are out of stock in the UK. Mylan who manufacture both drugs, say this is due to a supply constraint.
Epilim Chrono 500mg tablets are out of stock in the UK
Epilim Chrono 500mg tablets are temporarily out of stock in the UK. Sanofi who manufacture Epilim Chrono, say this is due to a high demand.