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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for neurological conditions including epilepsy, migraine and Parkinson's disease.
Latest news
Anticholinergics linked to increased dementia risk
Patients prescribed certain types of anticholinergic...
Valproate banned in women not on Pregnancy Prevention Programme
Valproate can no longer be used in women or girls of...
MS treatment to be withdrawn over safety concerns
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended...
First glatiramer generic available to prescribe for MS
Brabio (glatiramer acetate) is a generic version of...
First treatment for primary progressive MS launched
Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) is the first disease-modifying...
Prescribing Notes
Guide to treatment options for selected neurological conditions:
Epilepsy (including barbiturates, GABA analogues/uptake inhibitors and sodium valproate)
ADHD, narcolepsy (including CNS stimulants and atomoxetine)
Parkinson's disease (including levodopa, dopamine receptor agonists and COMT inhibitors)
Migraine (including triptans and prophylactic treatments)
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External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for neurological conditions.