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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Vaxneuvance (pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (15-valent, adsorbed)) suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe: Important information regarding the potential for breakage of Vaxneuvance pre-filled syringes (updated)
Active substance: Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (15-valent, adsorbed), DHPC type: Quality defect, Last updated: 20/09/2023 -
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Referral: Adakveo (updated)
crizanlizumab, associated names: Adakveo, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 25/05/2023, EC decision date: 03/08/2023, Last updated: 29/08/2023 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Potential missing package leaflet in folding boxes of RoActemra (tocilizumab), Hemlibra (emicizumab), Herceptin (trastuzumab), Kadcyla (trastuzumab emtansine), MabThera (rituximab), Phesgo (pertuzumab / trastuzumab) and Tecentriq (atezolizumab)
Active substance: tocilizumab, Emicizumab, trastuzumab, trastuzumab emtansine, rituximab, pertuzumab, trastuzumab, atezolizumab, DHPC type: Quality defect, Last updated: 17/08/2023 -
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Referral: Quinolone- and fluoroquinolone-containing medicinal products
nalidixic acid, pipemidic acid, cinoxacin, enoxacin, pefloxacin, lomefloxacin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, prulifloxacin, rufloxacin, flumequin, associated names: Quinsair, Article 31 referrals
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 15/11/2018, EC decision date: 11/03/2019, Last updated: 08/06/2023 -
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Referral: Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi)
tofacitinib, abrocitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib, filgotinib, associated names: Xeljanz, Cibinqo, Olumiant, Rinvoq, Jyseleca, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 23/01/2023, EC decision date: 10/03/2023, Last updated: 22/05/2023 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Ozempic (semaglutide) solution for injection in pre-filled pen: supply shortage update
Active substance: semaglutide, DHPC type: Medicine shortage, Last updated: 13/03/2023 -
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Referral: Rubraca
rucaparib, associated names: Rubraca, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 21/07/2022, EC decision date: 21/09/2022, Last updated: 17/10/2022 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Natpar (parathyroid hormone): Discontinuation of manufacturing at the end of 2024 and update on 100mcg shortage
Active substance: parathyroid hormone, DHPC type: Medicine shortage, Last updated: 04/10/2022 -
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Referral: Zynteglo
betibeglogene autotemcel, associated names: Zynteglo, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 22/07/2021, EC decision date: 16/09/2021, Last updated: 08/07/2022 -
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Referral: Angiotensin-II-receptor antagonists (sartans) containing a tetrazole group
valsartan, candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, associated names: Karvezide, Karvea, Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Teva, Irbesartan Zentiva (previously Irbesartan Winthrop), Irbesartan Teva, Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Zentiva (previously Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Winthrop), Ifirmasta (previously Irbesartan Krka), Ifirmacombi, Aprovel, Neparvis, Exforge, Exforge HCT, Entresto, Dafiro HCT, Dafiro, Copalia HCT, Copalia, Amlodipine / Valsartan Mylan , CoAprovel, Article 31 referrals
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 12/11/2020, EC decision date: 19/02/2021, Last updated: 19/03/2021 -
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Referral: Picato
ingenol mebutate, associated names: Picato, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 30/04/2020, EC decision date: 06/07/2020, Last updated: 16/11/2020 -
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Referral: Lemtrada
alemtuzumab, associated names: Lemtrada, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 14/11/2019, EC decision date: 16/01/2020, Last updated: 04/02/2020 -
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Referral: Lartruvo
olaratumab, associated names: Lartruvo, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 31/01/2019, EC decision date: 19/07/2019, Last updated: 22/08/2019 -
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Referral: Xofigo
radium Ra223 dichloride, associated names: Xofigo, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 26/07/2018, EC decision date: 28/09/2018, Last updated: 11/10/2018 -
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Referral: Zinbryta
associated names: Zinbryta, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, EC decision date: 27/03/2018, Last updated: 11/07/2018 -
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Referral: Zinbryta
daclizumab, associated names: Zinbryta, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 09/11/2017, EC decision date: 08/01/2018, Last updated: 12/01/2018 -
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Referral: Factor VIII
associated names: Iblias, Elocta, Kovaltry, Nuwiq, Obizur, NovoEight, Voncento, ReFacto AF, Kogenate Bayer, Helixate NexGen, Advate, Article 31 referrals
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 14/09/2017, EC decision date: 10/10/2017, Last updated: 05/12/2017 -
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Referral: Direct-acting antivirals indicated for treatment of hepatitis C (interferon-free)
daclatasvir, dasabuvir, sofosbuvir, ledipasvir, simeprevir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, associated names: Sovaldi, Olysio, Viekirax, Harvoni, Exviera, Daklinza, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 15/12/2016, EC decision date: 23/02/2017, Last updated: 09/03/2017 -
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Referral: Zydelig
idelalisib, associated names: Zydelig, Article 20 procedures
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 21/07/2016, EC decision date: 15/09/2016, Last updated: 03/10/2016 -
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Referral: Renin-angiotensin-system (RAS)-acting agents
captopril, imidapril, zofenopril, candesartan, delapril, telmisartan, aliskiren, moexipril, enalapril, valsartan, fosinopril, irbesartan, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, eprosartan, olmesartan, trandolapril, losartan, azilsartan, lisinopril, spirapril, benazepril, cilazapril, associated names: Tolucombi, Telmisartan Teva, Telmisartan Teva Pharma, Tolura, Onduarp, Twynsta, Actelsar HCT, Kinzalkomb, MicardisPlus, PritorPlus, Copalia HCT, Dafiro HCT, Exforge HCT, Rasilamlo, Rasilez, Rasilez HCT, Rasitrio, Edarbi, Ipreziv, Aprovel, Ifirmasta (previously Irbesartan Krka), Irbesartan Teva, Irbesartan Zentiva (previously Irbesartan Winthrop), Karvea, Sabervel, CoAprovel, Ifirmacombi, Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Teva, Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Zentiva (previously Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Winthrop), Karvezide, Kinzalmono (previously Telmisartan Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma KG), Micardis, Pritor, Telmisartan Actavis, Article 31 referrals
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 22/05/2014, EC decision date: 04/09/2014, Last updated: 08/10/2014 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Picato (ingenol mebutate): Suspension of the marketing authorisation due to risk of skin malignancy
Active substance: Ingenol mebutate, DHPC type: Interim measures, Referral - Article 20 procedure, Last updated: 14/02/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Lojuxta (lomitapide): Reminder to monitor the liver function of patients treated with Lojuxta and to avoid use in pregnancy
Active substance: Lomitapide, DHPC type: Post-authorisation measure, Last updated: 17/02/2021 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Defitelio (defibrotide): Do not use for prophylaxis of veno-occlusive disease (VOD) after post-hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT)
Active substance: defibrotide, DHPC type: Lack of effect, Safety signal, Last updated: 13/06/2022 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Ocaliva (obeticholic acid): New contraindication for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis or a history of prior hepatic decompensation
Active substance: Obeticholic acid, DHPC type: New contraindication, Last updated: 09/06/2022 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Rubraca (rucaparib): restriction of indication
Active substance: rucaparib camsylate, DHPC type: Referral - Article 20 procedure, Restriction of indication, Last updated: 08/08/2022