UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 19, 2026· GOV.UK
Tribunal was “wrong” to reject CMA phenytoin decision, says Court
What happened
The Court of Appeal decided that the Tribunal was wrong to overturn the CMA's decision regarding its investigation into phenytoin. Phenytoin is described as a "life-saving epilepsy drug."
Why it matters
This ruling means the original investigation into the epilepsy drug by the CMA is back on track. It could impact how decisions are made about the pricing or availability of important medicines.
Who it affects
- ›Epilepsy patients
- ›Drug manufacturers of phenytoin
- ›The Tribunal
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