A shortage of Gabitril (5, 10 & 15mg) film coated tablets has been confirmed by the Health Products Regulation Authority with manufacturing delays cited as the reason for the shortage.
The HPRA have stated that the expected return date of normal supply is October 2019.
Epilepsy Ireland contacted both the HPRA and the manufacturers of Gabitril-TEVA-seeking further information on the shortage.
A new genomics module in the Irish National Epilepsy Electronic Patient Record has been developed by researchers in FutureNeuro & the HSE Epilepsy Lighthouse Project.
The new research was published in the latest issue of the journal Epilepsia; the leading source for clinical research on epilepsy.
Two reports recently published in the UK regarding the use of cannabis based products for a number of medical conditions have pointed to the need for further clinical evidence & research regarding their use to treat severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
We are delighted to confirm that our application under the Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector 2019-2022 has been successful.
A worldwide study has identified genetic links between severe forms of epilepsy and less severe forms. “Ultra-Rare Genetic Variation in the Epilepsies: A Whole-Exome Sequencing Study of 17,606 Individuals” was published last week in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
The Human Medicines Committee of the European Medicines Agency have recently granted a positive opinion regarding the use of cannabidiol (CBD) based drug Epidyolex (spelled as Epidiolex in the US) in two forms of epilepsy.
It has been confirmed that the death of Disney actor Cameron Boyce in July was a result of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
The cause of death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner last week. The actor, aged 20, had amassed thousands of fans from his roles in Descendants and Jessie.
A shortage of Gabitril (5, 10 & 15mg) film coated tablets has been confirmed by the Health Products Regulation Authority with manufacturing delays cited as the reason for the shortage.
The HPRA have stated that the expected return date of normal supply is October 2019.
Epilepsy Ireland would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to complete our recent survey on “Priorities for Epilepsy Research.”
Today is World Brain Day 2019. This day highlights the need for Neurological care to be made a priority in Ireland and across the globe. You can show your support for the goals of the day by using the hashtag #WorldBrainDay on social media and by sharing your own goals through the hashtag #BrainLifeGoals.