Fampridine is now available on the NHS in England for some multiple sclerosis patients.
The drug Fampridine is now available on the NHS in England to help thousands of people with multiple sclerosis who have specific walking difficulties. About 40% of people who take the drug experience an improvement in walking speed. A trial period is required to confirm an individual patient will benefit, and the drug was already available in other UK nations.
Why it matters
This provides a new treatment option for a core symptom of multiple sclerosis that was previously unavailable to many patients in England.
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