- In December 2022, Eisai Co., Ltd. announced an agreement to transfer the U.S. commercial rights for the antiepileptic drug (AED) Fycompa to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., granting Catalyst an exclusive negotiation period for a potential asset within Eisai’s epilepsy pipeline
- In August 2022, UCB S.A. entered into three comprehensive agreements with Bonheur Children's Hospital, the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO), and Yale University. These partnerships aim to delve deeper into the challenges faced by seizure cluster patients and enhance awareness of the condition
- In February 2022, Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. finalized a deal to acquire Kv7 channel activators from Channel Biosciences, LLC, targeting indications that include epilepsy, pain disorders, and affective disorders
- In August 2021, UCB S.A. received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an expanded indication for BRIVIACT (brivaracetam) in tablet, injection, and oral solution forms, enabling treatment for patients as young as one month old with partial-onset seizures
- In August 2021, Pfizer Inc. and Flynn Pharma were penalized USD 84 million by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for overcharging the National Health Service (NHS) for a commonly used epilepsy medication
