Men taking valproate and their partners advised to use effective contraception
Men taking valproate and their partners are being advised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to use effective contraception because new data suggests a potential small increased risk of harm to children if valproate is used by a father at conception.
Charities ask new Health Sec for action on medication shortages
Epilepsy Society has joined forces with other health charities to ask for an urgent meeting with the new Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, to discuss ongoing shortages of medications.
New packaging for Buccolam (midazolam) oromucosal solution
Neuraxpharm UK has informed us of a change to the packaging for all strengths of its oral syringes containing Buccolam (midazolam) oromucosal solution.
Epilepsy Society responds to news that driver of fatal car crash had an epileptic seizure
The Epilepsy Society has issued a response following the news that the driver who killed two eight-year-old girls in Wimbledon will not be charged as she had an epileptic seizure.
New safety measures for topiramate during pregnancy
New safety measures have been introduced for the epilepsy medication, topiramate, also known by the brand name Topamax and other generic names.
HM King Charles III is Epilepsy Society's new Patron
The Epilepsy Society is thrilled to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to be our new Patron. The news comes as the King and Queen celebrate the first anniversary of their Coronation.