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CHMP recommends change to authorisation for Vimpat in partial-onset seizures.- UCB

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Published:29th Jan 2022
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending a change to the terms of the marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Vimpat (lacosamide) from UCB.

The CHMP adopted an extension to an existing indication as follows: Lacosamide UCB is indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age with epilepsy.

Condition: Epilepsy
Type: drug

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