Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStorm NewtonThursday 23 July 2026 01:44 BSTRelated: Nurse talks through both having and treating multiple sclerosisThousands of people in England living with multiple sclerosis (MS) are set to benefit from fampridine, a new twice-daily pill now being rolled out on the NHS.Fampridine is the first drug specifically designed to improve walking ability in individuals with MS, an incurable autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord.The drug, also known as Fampyra, functions by restoring electrical signals along damaged nerves, thereby enabling muscles to function more effectively and improving overall mobility.Around 5,000 MS patients are expected to be eligible in the first year, specifically those with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores between four and seven.Patients will undergo a two to four-week trial period, and if progress in walking ability is demonstrated, they will continue the treatment with regular reviews.In fullTwice-a-day ‘life-changing’ pill which helps MS patients walk easier to be rolled out on NHSMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in