Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England
The NHS in England is rolling out fampridine, the first medication designed to help patients with multiple sclerosis walk.
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NHS England has recommended and approved the use of fampridine, a pill administered twice daily to assist people with multiple sclerosis in walking more easily. Coverage from the BBC, The Times, The Independent, and The Mirror describes the drug as a breakthrough and life-changing for thousands of patients.
The MS Trust also confirmed the recommendation. Future focus remains on the rollout of the medication to eligible patients across England.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the drug being offered?
The drug is called fampridine.
How is the medication administered?
According to coverage from The Independent, it is a pill taken twice a day.
Where is this drug currently available via the NHS?
The medication is now available on the NHS in England.
Coverage (5)
- MS breakthrough as NHS offers first pill to help sufferers walk The Mirror · 5h ago
- NHS approves ‘life-changing’ drug for thousands with multiple sclerosis The Times · 5h ago
- NHS England recommends fampridine MS Trust · 5h ago
- NHS rollout for twice-a-day pill which helps MS patients walk easier The Independent · 5h ago
- Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England BBC · 5h ago
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