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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: Fluorouracil and fluorouracil related substances (capecitabine, tegafur and flucytosine) containing medicinal products
capecitabine, fluorouracil, tegafur, flucytosine, associated names: Xeloda, Teysuno, Capecitabine Accord, Capecitabine Medac, Capecitabine Teva, Ecansya (previously Capecitabine Krka), Article 31 referrals
Status: European Commission final decision, opinion/position date: 30/04/2020, EC decision date: 07/07/2020, Last updated: 23/07/2020 -
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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: 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: 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): 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): Ondexxya (andexanet alfa): Commercial anti-FXa activity assays are unsuitable for measuring anti-FXa activity following administration of andexanet alfa
Active substance: andexanet alfa, DHPC type: Safety signal, Last updated: 17/06/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Ondexxya (andexanet alfa): Avoid use of andexanet prior to heparinization
Active substance: andexanet alfa, DHPC type: Adverse event, Last updated: 04/11/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Strimvelis® (autologous CD34+ enriched cell fraction that contains CD34+ cells transduced with retroviral vector that encodes for the human adenosine deaminase [ADA] cDNA sequence): first case of lymphoid T cell leukaemia after insertional oncogenesis
Active substance: autologous CD34+ enriched cell fraction that contains CD34+ cells transduced with retroviral vector that encodes for the human adenosine deaminase (ADA) cDNA sequence from human haematopoietic stem/progenitor (CD34+) cells, DHPC type: Adverse event, Last updated: 22/03/2021 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Myalepta (metreleptin): inconsistencies in the package leaflet
Active substance: Metreleptin, DHPC type: Quality defect, Last updated: 18/06/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec): risk for thrombotic microangiopathy
Active substance: onasemnogene abeparvovec, DHPC type: Type II variation, Last updated: 18/03/2021 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin) 140 mg powder for concentrate for solution for injection: Important information on plastic vial flip-off cap colour
Active substance: polatuzumab vedotin, DHPC type: Quality defect, Last updated: 04/05/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): 5-Fluorouracil (i.v.), capecitabine and tegafur containing products: Pre-treatment testing to identify DPD-deficient patients at increased risk of severe toxicity
Active substance: Fluorouracil, capecitabine, tegafur, DHPC type: Referral - Article 31, Last updated: 04/06/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Prevymis (letermovir) concentrate for solution for infusion - Essential to administer through sterile 0.2 micron or 0.22 micron polyethersulfone (PES) in-line filter
Active substance: Letermovir, Last updated: 11/09/2020 -
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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): Natpar (parathyroid hormone) 100 micrograms/dose powder and solvent for solution for injection: expected shortage from June 30th, 2022
Active substance: parathyroid hormone, DHPC type: Medicine shortage, Last updated: 29/04/2022 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Cabazitaxel Accord 20 mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusion: Risk of medication errors and mix-up with Jevtana (60 mg/1.5 mL) concentrate and solvent for solution for infusion
Active substance: cabazitaxel, DHPC type: Medication error, Last updated: 28/10/2020 -
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Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC): Pazenir® (paclitaxel formulated as albumin bound nanoparticles) 5 mg/ml powder for dispersion for infusion: temporary supply shortage (new)
Active substance: paclitaxel, DHPC type: Medicine shortage, Last updated: 25/01/2023 -
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Referral: Adakveo (new)
crizanlizumab, associated names: Adakveo, Article 20 procedures
Status: Procedure started, Last updated: 27/01/2023 -
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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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Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): Retsevmo, Selpercatinib (updated)
Decision type: PM: decision on the application for modification of an agreed PIP
Therapeutic area: Oncology
PIP number: EMEA-002544-PIP01-18-M01, Route(s) of administration: Oral use, Pharmaceutical form(s): Capsule, hard, Age-appropriate dosage form
Decision date: 30/09/2021, Last updated: 13/01/2023, Compliance check: X -
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Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): Rozlytrek, Entrectinib (updated)
Decision type: PM: decision on the application for modification of an agreed PIP
Therapeutic area: Oncology
PIP number: EMEA-002096-PIP01-16-M03, Route(s) of administration: Oral use, Gastric use, Pharmaceutical form(s): Capsule, hard, Coated granules
Decision date: 08/09/2021, Last updated: 12/01/2023, Compliance check: X -
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Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): Namuscla, Mexiletine hydrochloride (updated)
Decision type: PM: decision on the application for modification of an agreed PIP
Therapeutic area: Other
PIP number: EMEA-002012-PIP01-16-M03, Route(s) of administration: Oral use, Gastric use, Pharmaceutical form(s): Capsule, hard, Oral solution
Decision date: 08/09/2021, Last updated: 12/01/2023, Compliance check: X