Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
4 Central nervous system
04-08-01 Phenobarbital and other barbiturates
Phenobarbital
Formulary
Tablets 15mg, 30mg
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
Primidone
Formulary
Tablets 50mg, 250mg
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
Links
DVLA: Epilepsy and driving fact sheet
FDA: Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Serious Skin Reactions (Mar13)
LSCMMG: Position Statement Levetiracetam (Keppra) prescribing: bioequivalence and antiepileptic drugs
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless conditions of Pregnancy Prevention Programme are met
MHRA Drug SAfety Update April 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless conditions of Pregnancy Prevention Programme are met
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless conditions of Pregnancy Prevention Programme are met
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless conditions of Pregnancy Prevention Programme are met
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless conditions of Pregnancy Prevention Programme are met
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2019: Pregabalin (Lyrica), gabapentin (Neurontin) and risk of abuse and dependence: new scheduling requirements from 1 April
MHRA Drug Safety Update April 2019: Valproate medicines and serious harms in pregnancy: new Annual Risk Acknowledgement Form and clinical guidance from professional bodies to support compliance with the Pregnancy Prevention Programme
MHRA Drug Safety Update Aril 2022: Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
MHRA Drug Safety Update Feb 2016: Valproate and of risk of abnormal pregnancy outcomes: new communication materials
MHRA Drug Safety Update Feb 2021: Pregabalin (Lyrica): reports of severe respiratory depression
MHRA Drug Safety Update Jan 2021: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA Drug Safety Update July 2022: Topiramate (Topamax): start of safety review triggered by a study reporting an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities in children with prenatal exposure
MHRA Drug Safety Update May 2018: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/valproate-medicines-epilim-depakote-pregnancy-prevention-programme-materials-online
MHRA Drug Safety Update May 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): Pregnancy Prevention Programme materials online
MHRA Drug Safety Update May 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): Pregnancy Prevention Programme materials online
MHRA Drug Safety Update May 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): Pregnancy Prevention Programme materials online
MHRA Drug Safety Update Nov 2017: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA Drug Safety Update Oct 2017: Gabapentin (Neurontin): risk of severe respiratory depression
MHRA Drug Safety Update September 2018: Valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote): Pregnancy Prevention Programme materials online
MHRA Drug Safety Update September 2018: Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme: actions required now from GPs, specialists, and dispensers
MHRA Drug Safety Update September 2018: Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme: actions required now from GPs, specialists, and dispensers
MHRA Drug Safety Update September 2018: Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme: actions required now from GPs, specialists, and dispensers
MHRA Drug Safety Update: Valproate and of risk of abnormal pregnancy outcomes: new communication materials
MHRA Drug Safety Update: Valproate and of risk of abnormal pregnancy outcomes: new communication materials
MHRA Drug Safety Update: Valproate and of risk of abnormal pregnancy outcomes: new communication materials
MHRA safety update on pigmentation July 2013
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs: updated advice on switching between different manufacturers products
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Antiepileptics: risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour
MHRA: Benzodiazepines and opioids: reminder of risk of potentially fatal respiratory depression
MHRA: Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and eslicarbazepine: potential risk of serious skin reactions
MHRA: Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and eslicarbazepine: potential risk of serious skin reactions
MHRA: Gabapentin (Neurontin): risk of severe respiratory depression
MHRA: Phenytoin: risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome associated with HLA-B*1502 allele in patients of Thai or Han Chinese ethnic origin
MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica), gabapentin (Neurontin) and risk of abuse and dependence: new scheduling requirements from 1 April
MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica), gabapentin (Neurontin) and risk of abuse and dependence: new scheduling requirements from 1 April
MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
MHRA: Pregabalin (Lyrica): reports of severe respiratory depression
MHRA: Retigabine (Trobalt▼): indication restricted to last-line use and new monitoring requirements
MHRA: Topiramate (Topamax): introduction of new safety measures, including a Pregnancy Prevention Programme
MHRA: Topiramate (Topamax): start of safety review triggered by a study reporting an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities in children with prenatal exposure
MHRA: Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraception
MHRA: Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraception
MHRA: Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraception
MHRA: Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraception
NHSE: Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs)
NHSE: Risk of death and severe harm from error with injectable phenytoin
NICE CG137: The epilepsies: the diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults and children in primary and secondary care
NICE evidence summary
NICE NG217: Epilepsies in children, young people and adults
NICE NG217: Epilepsies in children, young people and adults
NICE NG217: Epilepsies in children, young people and adults
NICE TA232: Retigabine for the adjunctive treatment of adults with partial onset seizures in epilepsy with and without secondary generalisation
NICE TA614: Cannabidiol with clobazam for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome
NICE TA615: Cannabidiol with clobazam for treating seizures associated with LennoxGastaut syndrome
NICE TA753: Cenobamate for treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy
NICE TA753:Cenobamate for treating focal onset seizures in epilepsy
NICE TA808: Fenfluramine for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome
NICE TA808: Fenfluramine for treating seizures associated with Dravet syndrome
NICE TA873 Cannabidiol for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex
NICE TA873: Cannabidiol for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex
UKMI Q&A: Why is there a limit on the dose and duration of use for carbamazepine suppositories?
UKMI suggested drug monitoring schedule
UKMI Suggestions for Drug Monitoring
UKMI suggestions for drug monitoring
UKMI suggestions for drug monitoring
UMI Q&A: Information on change of phenytoin capsules to tablets and vice versa
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