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Update on Xyrem® (Sodium Oxybate) Supply in Australia
Many people living with Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) have been asking what’s happening with Xyrem® (sodium oxybate) supply in Australia. I have met with representatives from UCB Pharma and also communicated directly with MedSurge, the company now supporting supply. Here’s what we can confirm - and why you can still access treatment. What’s happening UCB Pharma, who have been importing and supplying Xyrem® in Australia under the TGA’s Special Access Scheme (SAS)

Michelle Chadwick
1 day ago2 min read


Sleep DownUnder 2025 Highlights
From the perspective of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence - Idiopathic Hypersomnia & Narcolepsy

Michelle Chadwick
Oct 2521 min read


Insights from a 10-Year Australasian Idiopathic Hypersomnia Patient Data Registry Study
This is the first registry study of patients with IH in Australia and NZ. It demonstrates the value of patient registries to better…

Michelle Chadwick
Sep 37 min read


Sleep DownUnder - Hypersomnolence Australia Delegate Opportunity
We are excited to offer two people the opportunity to represent Hypersomnolence Australia at this year's Sleep DownUnder Conference.

Michelle Chadwick
Mar 173 min read


Call to action - Support for funding for a CDH Patient Registry
Attention Australians Living with Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence (CDH) ie: Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin Syndro

Michelle Chadwick
Feb 62 min read


Sleep DownUnder 2024 - Update
Last year, I noted that the recent attention on Idiopathic Hypersomnia and narcolepsy, both globally and in Australia, has been...

Michelle Chadwick
Nov 22, 20246 min read


How can I improve my quality of life?
Idiopathic Hypersomnia - How can I improve my quality of life?

Michelle Chadwick
May 21, 202417 min read


Living with IH Global Support Groups
Are you looking for support or to meet (online) and chat with others living with IH? In 2020 we started LIVING WITH IDIOPATHIC...

Michelle Chadwick
Mar 19, 20242 min read


IHAW - Ways to Participate
The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is 1-7 June! We encourage everyone to participate. Whether you have a lot of time or just a...

Michelle Chadwick
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Study suggests possible trait unique to Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Update in this research below. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a poorly understood disorder, characterised by excessive sleep and daytime...


Participate in Research
We are sometimes asked if there are any opportunities to participate in sleep research so we have put together some information about...


Research is important for rare diseases
The theme for this year’s Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week is “Research”. We share the theme of “Research” with this year’s Rare...
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