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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…
The latest epilepsy news
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…
The latest epilepsy news
Cannabis: Families forced to break law to “save children’s lives”
Kami Kountcheva | A new report by Medcan Family Foundation reveals 382 UK families are taking a “last resort” and sourcing illegal cannabis products to…
Epilepsy research
Electronic health records track fall in sodium valproate use – study
Kami Kountcheva | A new study has used national level electronic health records to track use of sodium valproate in men and women across England…
The latest epilepsy news
Cannabis medicine trials for refractory epilepsy to start in 2025
Kami Kountcheva | Two national NHS epilepsy clinical trials will investigate the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in adults and children…
The latest epilepsy news
Men taking valproate advised to use contraception – MHRA
Kami Kountcheva | Men taking the medicine sodium valproate and any female partners are advised to use effective contraception by the MHRA in a guideline…
Epilepsy campaigning
Valproate scandal: MPs support call for redress scheme
Kami Kountcheva | MPs sign an open letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting asking for compensation for anyone affected…
The latest epilepsy news
Topiramate use in pregnancy: MHRA safety guidelines tightened
Kami Kountcheva | The MHRA has updated its safety guidelines for the use of the medicine topiramate to help prevent harm to unborn babies
The latest epilepsy news
Laser therapy to be rolled out next month
Grace Wood | Laser therapy for patients with focal epilepsy will be made available in England from June
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