First oral MS drug, Gilenya, now available in UK
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:51 pm
A new drug for multiple sclerosis that is twice as effective as the current standard treatment is now available in the UK.
Fingolimod - also known by its brand name Gilenya - is the first pill available to treat MS.
It has been licensed by the European medicines watchdog to treat patients with relapsing-remitting MS who have failed to respond to injections of beta interferon.
Studies show it reduces the relapse rate by 54% compared to untreated patients, and the progression of disability by 30%.. Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1309