Professional Organizations

UCB Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Courses and CME

UCB Resources for Patients

Other Patient Resources


Professional Organizations

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The AAN is an international professional association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.
www.aan.com

American Epilepsy Society (AES)

The AES promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy.
www.aesnet.org

International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

The mission of the ILAE is to provide the highest quality of care and well-being for patients with epilepsy and related seizure disorders.
www.ilae-epilepsy.org

National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)

With the goal of no seizures and no side effects, the NAEC educates public and private policymakers and regulators about appropriate patient care standards, reimbursement, and medical services policies.
www.naec-epilepsy.org


UCB Resources for Healthcare Professionals

State Generic Guidelines Flashcard

A quick-reference chart of state-specific requirements for generic substitution and guidance on writing prescriptions to ensure that antiepileptic drugs are dispensed as prescribed.
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UCB AED Pregnancy Registry

UCB, Inc. has established the UCB AED Pregnancy Registry to advance scientific knowledge about safety and outcomes associated with pregnant women being treated with any epilepsy medications from UCB, including Keppra® (levetiracetam) and Keppra XR®. To ensure broad program access and reach, either a healthcare provider or the patient can initiate enrollment in the Keppra Pregnancy Registry by calling (888) 537-7734 (toll free). Patients may also enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling (888) 233-2334 (toll free).


Courses and CME

Neurology Residents Scholarship Program (NRSP)

An intensive 2-day course addressing clinical aspects of epilepsy for second- and third-year neurology residents.
www.nrsponline.com


American Academy of Neurology CME

Online CME from the journal Neurology.
intl-cme.neurology.org/cgi/hierarchy/aancme_node;neurology2008


Doctors’ Guide CME

Provides links to online CME activities, which can be sorted by specialty.
www.docguide.com


Epilepsy.com CME

A variety of online epilepsy-related CME activities.
professionals.epilepsy.com/secondary/continuing_medical_education.html


Medscape CME

A listing of online CME offerings within the Medscape Epilepsy Resource Center.
www.medscape.com/resource/epilepsy/rc-epilepsy3 (registration required)


UCB Resources for Patients

Epilepsy Advocate

Epilepsy Advocates are a community of people and their families living with epilepsy. The site includes inspiring stories and interactive video diaries as well as practical advice, Webcasts, monthly e-mails, and a magazine.
www.epilepsyadvocate.com


Epilepsy Advocate L.I.V.E. Events

Epilepsy Advocate Learn from Inspiring Voices with Epilepsy (L.I.V.E.) events offer a chance for people with epilepsy to connect with the local epilepsy community. Each event features inspiring personal stories; information from physician experts about epilepsy, current treatments, and medications; and a Q&A session.
www.epilepsyadvocate.com/events/events.aspx


Epilepsy Classroom®

Created by pediatric neurologist G. Dean Timmons, MD, and Associate Professor Beverly Timmons, EdD, Epilepsy Classroom features tools and resources to help students, teachers, and parents understand epilepsy, know how to respond to seizures, and to feel comfortable talking about it.
www.epilepsyclassroom.com


UCB AED Pregnancy Registry

UCB, Inc. has established the UCB AED Pregnancy Registry to advance scientific knowledge about safety and outcomes associated with pregnant women being treated with any epilepsy medications from UCB, including Keppra® and Keppra XR®. To ensure broad program access and reach, either a healthcare provider or the patient can initiate enrollment in the Keppra Pregnancy Registry by calling (888) 537-7734 (toll free). Patients may also enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling (888) 233-2334 (toll free).


The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program®

The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program® provides financial support to encourage academic and personal achievement not just to people with epilepsy, but also to the family members and caregivers who contribute to their successes. UCB, Inc. awards thirty $5,000 scholarships a year, and since 2005, has awarded over half a million dollars in scholarships.
www.epilepsyadvocate.com/resources/scholarship.aspx


Other Patient Resources

Canine Assistants Program

Canine Assistants is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs, including epilepsy.
www.canineassistants.org


Epilepsy Foundation H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program

The H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program (Helping Other People with Epilepsy) was created to allow people who live with epilepsy to educate others and share their experiences. This educational program trains people with epilepsy to be “patient educators” throughout the epilepsy and neurology communities.
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/programs/hope.cfm


“Epilepsy Classroom” and “UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program” are trademarks of the UCB Group of Companies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Keppra XR® extended-release tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in patients 16 years of age and older with epilepsy.

Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication. Patients treated with any AED for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Keppra XR® causes somnolence, dizziness, and behavioral abnormalities. The most common adverse reactions observed with Keppra XR® in combination with other AEDs were somnolence and irritability.

The adverse reactions that may be seen in patients receiving Keppra XR® are expected to be similar to those seen in patients receiving immediate-release Keppra® (levetiracetam) tablets.

Keppra® immediate-release tablets cause somnolence and fatigue, coordination difficulties, and behavioral abnormalities (e.g., psychotic symptoms, suicidal ideation, and other abnormalities), as well as hematological abnormalities. In adults experiencing partial onset seizures, the most common adverse reactions observed with Keppra® in combination with other AEDs were somnolence, asthenia, infection, and dizziness.

Keppra XR® should be gradually withdrawn to minimize the potential of increased seizure frequency.

Dosing must be individualized according to the patient’s renal function status. In patients with end stage renal disease on dialysis, it is recommended that immediate-release Keppra® be used instead of Keppra XR®. Please see Keppra.com for the Keppra® immediate-release tablets full prescribing information.

Please see Keppra XR® Medication Guide and Full Prescribing Information.

*With this coupon, your patients pay the first $25 of their Keppra XR® or Keppra® co-pay and we pay the remaining out-of-pocket expense up to a maximum of $30. This coupon may not be repsiption. No cash value. Not valid for prescriptions that are reimbursed, in whole or part, under Medicare (including Medicare Part D), Medicaid, similar federal or state funded programs (including any state prescription drug assistance programs and the Government Health Insurance Plan available in Puerto Rico), private insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or where otherwise prohibited by law. Product dispensed pursuant to program rules and federal and state laws. Claims should not be submitted to any public payor (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Tricare, VA and DoD) for reimbursement. Offer expires 12/31/2012. UCB may cancel or alter this program at any time without notice.