The editorial team wish to announce that prices have been updated for a number of drugs in this issue of MIMS Ireland. This update follows the 2006 agreement between the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE). Six month after the commencement of this agreement, the price to the wholesaler of [...]
Macrobid 100mg capsules (14 pack) back on the Irish market
Goldshield Pharmaceuticals are pleased to announce the re-introduction of Macrobid 100mg Capsules (14 pack) to the Irish market.The Product is distributed by Allphar Services Limited. For medical information on the product, please inquire on +44 (20) 8588 9449. For stock related queries, please inquire on +44 (20) 8588 9785.
New Easy Dosing Syringe for Nurofen For Children Oral Suspension
Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd is pleased to announce that Nurofen For Children 150ml Oral Suspension is now available with a specifically designed dosage system making it easier for parents to treat pain and fever. Nurofen for Children is a pleasant tasting, sugar free, ibuprofen medicine, suitable for children aged between 3 months to 12 years. [...]
New Pulmicort CFC-free inhaler
AstraZeneca is pleased to introduce Pulmicort in a new CFC-free inhaler device. Consequently, the following packs have been discontinued: Pulmicort LS inhaler (50mcg)-200 dose, Pulmicort 200mcg-200dose, Pulmicort 200mcg-Hospital Pack-100 dose. These are being replaced by Pulmicort CFC-free Inhaler 100mcg-120 dose, Pulmicort CFC-free Inhaler 200mcg-120 dose. As a 50mcg strength inhaler will no longer be available, [...]
Discontinuation of Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml and Ciproxin Suspension
Bayer Ltd intend to discontinue supply of Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml 50ml with effective date November 1st 2009. In addition, for your information, Bayer Ltd will cease named patient supply of Ciproxin Suspension on May 1st 2009. Bayer Ltd has stock in place to cover these periods based on current buying patterns. These products [...]
Sumatriptan Niche 50mg and 100mg Discontinuation
Discontinuation of Valproat 300mg and 500mg Prolonged-Release Tablets x 100’s
Rowex Ltd wishes to announce their intention to discontinue Valproat 300mg and 500mg Prolonged-Release Tablets x 100’s once existing stock is depleted. The expiry date of the last batch of the 300mg is September 2009 and the 500mg is November 2009. Further information is available from Rowex Ltd Newtown, Bantry, Co. Cork. Free phone: 1800 [...]
Champix (varenicline)
Champix (varenicline) is a medicinal product authorised for use throughout the European Union for the treatment of smoking cessation in adults. It is a non-nicotine aid which can help relieve the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking. The recommended dose of varenicline is 1mg twice daily following a 1-week titration (i.e. 0.5mg daily [...]
RECORD trials with Xarelto
Xarelto Reduces Symptomatic VTE and Death Following Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery Compared to Enoxaparin. Last November Bayer Schering Pharma launched Xarelto (rivaroxaban), an orally active direct factor Xa inhibitor approved for the prevention of venous blood clots in adult patients undergoing elective (planned) hip or knee replacement surgery. EU marketing approval for Xarelto was [...]