Medication updates
Read the latest updates on epilepsy medication, including medication shortages.
Click on the links below to read the latest news about epilepsy medication in the UK.
- 20/08/2019 - Gabitril shortages to last to end of October
- 20/08/2019 - Epilim and Frisium should be back in stock by end of August
- 13/08/2019 - Milpharm Topiramate 25mg out of stock
- 9/8/2019 - Shortage of Epanutin® (Phenytoin) 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension
- 6/8/2019 - Gabitril tablets are currently out of stock
- 2/8/2019 - Temporary delay in delivery of Epilim and Frisium
- 26/7/2019 - More batches of Vimpat 100mg Tablets recalled by MHRA
- 28/6/2019 - Vimpat 100mg tablets have been recalled by Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
- 3/5/2019 - Shortage of Epanutin Infatabs 50 mg will now last until November 2019
Managing a shortage
Here, our medical director Professor Ley Sander explains what you can do to manage a medication shortage and how the Government is tackling current shortages.
Brexit contingency plans
We have contacted pharmaceutical companies in the UK to find out what their individual Brexit contingency plans are.