The Government of Saskatchewan announced that starting today, residents in the province who are living with epilepsy now have Xcopri as an option for medication.  The anti-seizure medication has been added to the Saskatchewan Formulary

The Health Minister said people with epilepsy and specialists in the field have been calling for access to Xcopri.  In a news release Jeremy Cockrill said, “This drug offers real hope to people struggling with uncontrolled seizures. It could mean fewer hospital visits, fewer surgeries, and a better quality of life.”

Approximately 10,500 people in Saskatchewan live with epilepsy. It’s estimated about 100 people could benefit from this medication in the first year of coverage.

Epilepsy Saskatoon President Lori Newman described the drug has having the power to be lifechanging.

Criteria for coverage of Xcopri is listed on the Saskatchewan Formulary.