Deseril to be discontinued

LINK Healthcare has confirmed that there will be no further supply of Deseril (methysergide as maleate) 1mg tablets. The move comes despite vigorous efforts working with the current manufacturer, Amdipharm Mercury Company limited (AMCo) "to establish a sustainable supply of this important medicinal product."

Deseril is an ergot alkaloid which is used in the prevention of migraine headaches as well as other indications including the treatment of diarrhoea linked to carcinoid syndrome.
Link Healthcare says it has no alternative but to cease supply of the product, with attempts to source an alternative supply from the global market also a failure. "All practitioners should consider alternative treatments for their patients who are currently taking methysergide," the company said.

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Source: pharmacydaily.com.au, Tuesday 29 October 2013