The latest epilepsy news
Sodium valproate restrictions to begin in January
Grace Wood | New restrictions for sodium valproate come into effect on January 31, 2024. The changes affect men and boys for the first time
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Valproate boxes must now contain safety warnings
Grace Wood | Valproate will now be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original full packaging
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Sanofi sells epilepsy medications to Pharmanovia
Grace Wood | Pharmanovia is a global healthcare company with headquarters in Essex
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EMA updates topiramate guidance
Grace Wood | The measures have been put in place to avoid exposing children to topiramate-containing medicines in the womb
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NHS updates medicine guidance for trusts
Grace Wood | The “optimisation opportunities” ask integrated care boards to focus on 16 priorities
Epilepsy medication
Epilepsy coalition issues valproate statement
A coalition of epilepsy charities has expressed its loss of confidence in the MHRA over proposed changes to the regulatory policy for sodium valproate
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New valproate prescription rules called “a risk”
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Fenfluramine recommended for use in Dravet syndrome
Epilepsy Action news
Charity calls out “government inaction”
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