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Otezla (apremilast) – Important advice regarding suicidal ideation and behaviour

Apremilast is a selective immunosuppressant medicine indicated for use alone or in combination with disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response, or who have been intolerant to DMARD therapy previously. ...
Anti-Doping: 2017 Guide for Prescribers
World Anti-Doping Agency announces changes to its Prohibited List for 2017

Abbreviated prescribing information

Codipar 15mg/500mg Effervescent Tablets (codeine phosphate + paracetamol)

PRESCRIBING INFORMATION Presentation: Each capsule contains codeine phosphate hemihydrate 15mg and paracetamol 500mg.

Topics for Supplements, Clinical Specials and Fact Files 2016

Note: The schedule is subject to change.
Information for Healthcare Professionals

MIMS or Monthly Index of Medical Specialities is an independently edited publication designed as a
Information for Pharmaceutical Companies

Policy Product inclusion Drugs can be included in MIMS Ireland if they have a Product

Focus on Type 2 Diabetes – ICGP Guidelines 2016

The ICGP’s ‘Practical Guide to Integrated Type 2 Diabetes Care’, launched in 2016, advocates an
Antihyperglycaemic Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes – List of agents available in Ireland

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Options for Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Fluanxol Discontinued

Lundbeck Ireland Ltd.
Vantas Implant – Termination of Supply

Orion Corporation regrets to inform you that they have ceased supply of Vantas (histrelin) implant
Clopixol Acuphase 50mg/ml & Depixol 200mg/ml Injections

Lundbeck (Ireland) Ltd wishes to announce the discontinuation of the following products from the Irish

Medications to Avoid in Women Taking Tamoxifen

Medications that should be avoided by women who are taking tamoxifen for the prevention of
Interactions with Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Concomitant use not recommended Potassium sparing diuretics or potassium supplements Angiotensin II receptor antagonists attenuate
Interaction between insulin and other medicinal products

A number of medicinal products are known to interact with glucose metabolism.

Spiolto Respimat

Maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in adults with COPD Spiolto Respimat is a fixed
Binosto

A once weekly, buffered alendronate solution for the treatment of osteoporosis Clonmel Healthcare Ltd is
Vesomni

Treatment of storage and voiding symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia Astellas wish to announce

Otezla (apremilast) – Important advice regarding suicidal ideation and behaviour

Apremilast is a selective immunosuppressant medicine indicated for use alone or in combination with disease
Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C: Advice on interaction potential with warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists leading to a reduced international normalised ratio (INR)

Direct-Acting Antivirals (Daklinza, Exviera, Harvoni, Olysio, Sovaldi, Victrelis, Viekirax, Zepatier and Epclusa)* are used to
Fingolimod (Gilenya) – Risks related to immunosuppressive effects

The European Medicines Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) advised that healthcare professionals and patients

Interchangeable Medicines and Reference Pricing

The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 has introduced a system of

Anti-Doping: 2017 Guide for Prescribers

The World Anti-Doping Code, published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), harmonises anti-doping regulations across
World Anti-Doping Agency announces changes to its Prohibited List for 2017

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued a new Prohibited List of Substances and Methods
Hay Fever Policy (Glucocorticoid Injections)

Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Committee Policy on Glucocorticoid Injections for Hay Fever Depo-Medrone (Methylprednisolone) and

World Anti-Doping Agency announces changes to its Prohibited List for 2017

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued a new Prohibited List of Substances and Methods
Bufomix Easyhaler – New 80/4.5mcg Strength

Orion Pharma Ireland is pleased to announce the addition of Bufomix Easyhaler 80/4.
Attitudes and Understanding of Cancer Clinical Trials among People with Cancer the Focus of National Study about to be Launched

Details of a new national study ‘Understanding and Attitudes toward Cancer Clinical Research (CCR) among

Attitudes and Understanding of Cancer Clinical Trials among People with Cancer the Focus of National Study about to be Launched

Details of a new national study ‘Understanding and Attitudes toward Cancer Clinical Research (CCR) among
Regular aspirin intake halves risk of hereditary cancer

Scientists including those from Queen’s University have discovered that the number of people developing hereditary
International Research including UCC identified BP Genes

Scientists from a large international academic consortium including University College Cork (UCC), have identified genetic