Epidiolex

Epidiolex Warnings and Precautions

• Liver injury: Epidiolex can cause dose-related elevations of liver transaminases (ALT and/or AST). Serum transaminases and total bilirubin should be checked before starting treatment and monitored periodically thereafter.
• Somnolence and sedation: Patients should be monitored for sedation, and advised not to drive or operate machinery until they know how Epidiolex affects them, especially when used with other CNS depressants.
• Suicidal thoughts and behavior: As with other anti-seizure medicines, patients should be monitored for new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, or unusual mood changes.
• Withdrawal of use: Epidiolex should not be discontinued abruptly, due to the risk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus; the dose should be tapered gradually.

How to Access Epidiolex in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient or treating doctor submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies availability and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements to ensure a compliant pathway.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: A transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: From request to delivery, every step is designed to ensure your treatment reaches you safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.

Documentation & Availability

What documents are required to import Epidiolex to India?

Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution may be imported in the patient's name only, by patients or government hospitals, in line with India's import regulations for unapproved medicines. The following documentation is required:

• A valid prescription from a qualified neurologist
• The patient's diagnostic reports, including confirmation of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or tuberous sclerosis complex
• Patient ID proof (issued by the Government of India)

How is the order confirmed?

The order is confirmed only after receipt and verification of a valid prescription from the doctor and, if applicable, an import permit.

Is Epidiolex available in India?

Epidiolex (cannabidiol oral solution) is a prescription medicine that legally requires a doctor's prescription to be dispensed. As of current publicly available information, Epidiolex is not commercially marketed in India.

However, patients in India can legally access Epidiolex through the Named Patient Program (NPP) — an import provision that allows patients to receive medicines approved in other countries but not yet marketed in India, under a doctor's prescription and proper regulatory documentation.

Epidiolex received US FDA approval in 2018 for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis complex, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

Epidiolex can be made available to patients, doctors, and hospitals across major cities in India, including Gurgaon, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad, Mysore, Kerala, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Jaipur, Udaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, Mangalore, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Goa, Jammu, Srinagar, Dehradun, Bhopal, Indore, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and others.

For patients with Dravet syndrome, NPP also facilitates access to Diacomit, another anti-seizure therapy sometimes used alongside Epidiolex, based on the treating neurologist's assessment.

Sourcing & Delivery of Epidiolex

Epidiolex is sourced directly from authorized channels in the country of origin and shipped to India under GDP-compliant logistics to preserve product integrity from dispatch to delivery.

• Storage maintained at 15°C to 30°C throughout transit
• Real-time shipment tracking and delivery updates
• Delivery coordinated directly with the patient, family, or treating hospital

Availability of Epidiolex Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program supports access to Epidiolex for patients with LGS, Dravet syndrome, and TSC-related seizures across major cities in India, coordinating documentation, sourcing, and delivery with treating neurologists.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can access Epidiolex through NPP with support from treating pediatric neurologists and epileptologists.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP coordinates with hospitals and specialty epilepsy clinics to facilitate timely access to Epidiolex for eligible patients.

Bangalore

Bangalore's pediatric neurology and epilepsy centers work with NPP to support patients requiring Epidiolex.

Chennai

Patients in Chennai can access Epidiolex through NPP, with coordination between treating doctors and the program's regulatory and logistics team.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's neurology and epilepsy centers support diagnosis and access coordination for Epidiolex through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP facilitates access to Epidiolex for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating neurologists.

Pune

Patients in Pune can access Epidiolex through NPP with prescription-based coordination and delivery support.

Ahmedabad

NPP supports access to Epidiolex for patients in Ahmedabad, working directly with treating specialists.

Kochi

Patients in Kochi and across Kerala can access Epidiolex through NPP's regulated import pathway.

Chandigarh

NPP coordinates access to Epidiolex for patients in Chandigarh and the surrounding region.

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can access Epidiolex through NPP with support from treating neurologists.

Lucknow

NPP facilitates access to Epidiolex for patients in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Bhubaneswar

Patients in Bhubaneswar can access Epidiolex through NPP's coordinated import and delivery process.

Guwahati

NPP supports access to Epidiolex for patients in Guwahati and across the Northeast region.

NPP also supports access for patients in other Indian cities not listed above — contact the team to check availability and timelines for your location.