A new drug for the condition has been approved for use in the EU.
Tecfidera is a tablet for people with relapsing-remitting MS, the most common form of the disease, and is said to significantly reduce relapses and delay disability progression.
Approximately 100,000 people in the UK suffer from the condition which currently requires treatment given through injections.
The treatment will be assesed by the Scottish Medicines Consortium shortly.
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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