Drugwatch
MHRA reports error on topiramate packaging
Kami Kountcheva | Three batches of the Zydus Pharmaceuticals topiramate have been reported to have an error on the packaging and patient information leaflet.
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NICE loosens prescription rules on cenobamate for focal epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Healthcare professionals with expertise in epilepsy can now access and prescribe cenobamate more easily, reducing effects of “postcode lottery”.
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People can ask pharmacies for ‘emergency supply’ of medication
Kami Kountcheva | People in the UK can request an emergency supply of medicines from a pharmacy, according to the British National Formulary.
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Fenfluramine available on NHS for rare form of epilepsy LGS
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy medication fenfluramine will be funded for NHS patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) from today (20 February 2025).
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Men taking valproate don’t need sign-off from two specialists, says MHRA
Kami Kountcheva | Men currently taking sodium valproate will not need sign off from two independent specialists to continue their treatment, the Medicines and Healthcare…
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Valproate: Families “can’t wait any longer” for redress
Kami Kountcheva | Families harmed by exposure to valproate during pregnancy “can’t wait any longer”, says Epilepsy Action on the one-year anniversary of The Hughes…
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Man dies after “missed opportunities” to issue him with epilepsy medication
Kami Kountcheva | A London man died from a seizure after “a significant number of failings” from health services in the days before his death…
Features
Medicine shortages: tips to help make sure you don’t run out
Kami Kountcheva | While we lobby the government for long-term solutions and expand our helpline to offer more targeted support around medicine, we share tips…
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New service launched for people harmed by epilepsy medications in the womb
Kami Kountcheva | People affected by epilepsy medications while they were in the womb can now seek support from a new Fetal Exposure to Medicines…
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