Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
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"it would make a huge difference to my life if I were able to improve my walking."
— Aysen Slack , Activist
"Walking difficulties can have a huge impact on the freedom and independence of people with MS, so this signal-boosting pill could be life-changing for thousands of patients."
— Prof Frankie Swords , Executive
"we were delighted by the news as the drug could be life-changing for many, allowing people to live more independently or stay in employment."
— Ceri Smith , Executive
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Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
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