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Epilepsy Ireland has been notified by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that further issues are expected with the supply of the Anti-Seizure medication, Rivotril (Clonazepam).

In September, manufacturing issues created a shortage of the medication and led to difficulties for many patients in having their prescriptions filled. Although supply had returned to normal in recent weeks, it now appears that further shortages are likely.