First-line treatment for bipolar disorder Priadel to be discontinued in UK from April 2021

The planned discontinuation of first-line bipolar disorder treatment Priadel has caused concern that some patients could relapse and face hospitalisation.

The manufacturer of first-line bipolar disorder treatment Priadel is discontinuing production of the medicine, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced — causing concerns that patients could relapse and face hospital admission.

A supply disruption alert (SDA) issued by the MHRA on 21 August 2020 said Essential Pharma Ltd will be discontinuing production of both Priadel 200mg and 400mg modified-release tablets in the UK, with supplies expected to be exhausted by April 2021.


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