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Epilepsy Organizations Unite to Support Trans and Nonbinary Individuals with Epilepsy During Pride Month

June 29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Epilepsy Organizations Unite to Support Trans and Nonbinary Individuals with Epilepsy During Pride Month Concord, ON – June 29, 2023 – Epilepsy Ontario, Epilepsy Ottawa and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by trans and nonbinary people living with epilepsy.…

Drug Shortage Update: SABRIL (vigabatrin) powder for oral solution 500 mg

July 27, 2022

We have learned of an anticipated drug shortage that may affect some epilepsy patients in Canada. The product shortage affects SABRIL (vigabatrin), in the 500 mg powder for oral solution only. Stock of 500 mg SABRIL tablets remains available. The shortage is expected to begin in early August, and at this time it is unknown…

Epilepsy Ontario is the voice of epilepsy in the province. Since 1956, we have been serving the province as a registered health charity incorporated under the statutes of Ontario as a non-profit and non-governmental organization. We aim to raise public awareness and improve education through publications, conferences, outreach initiatives and our website.

Charity Reg #: 11890 0844 RR0001