High-Strength Insulin Preparations
Several new high-strength insulin products have been approved for use throughout the EU since 2013*. High-strength insulin products contain a concentration of insulin which exceeds the standard 100...
View ArticleFingolimod (Gilenya) – Risks related to immunosuppressive effects
The European Medicines Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) advised that healthcare professionals and patients be informed of product information (Summary of Product...
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Antihyperglycaemic Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes – List of agents available in...
Download PDF Table 1. Antihyperglycaemic Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes – List of agents available in Ireland *combination containing metformin and another active ingredient. The above table was prepared...
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Focus on Type 2 Diabetes – ICGP Guidelines 2016
The ICGP’s ‘Practical Guide to Integrated Type 2 Diabetes Care’, launched in 2016, advocates an integrated care pathway with the joint involvement of all levels of care (primary, secondary and tertiary...
View ArticleBinosto (alendronic acid 70mg)
A once weekly, buffered alendronate solution for the treatment of osteoporosis Clonmel Healthcare Ltd is pleased to announce that Binosto (alendronic acid 70mg, once weekly effervescent tablets) is now...
View ArticleDirect-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C: Advice on interaction potential...
Direct-Acting Antivirals (Daklinza, Exviera, Harvoni, Olysio, Sovaldi, Victrelis, Viekirax, Zepatier and Epclusa)* are used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. These medicines reduce...
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Spiolto Respimat (tiotropium/olodaterol)
Maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in adults with COPD Spiolto Respimat is a fixed dose combination inhalation solution containing a long acting muscarinic receptor antagonist,...
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Taltz ▼
Company: Eli Lilly and Co (Ireland) Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. High tech reimbursable. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Ixekizumab 80mg/ml. Description: Solution for injection in pre-filled...
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Ikervis
Company: Santen UK Limited. Legal category: Prescription. GMS reimbursable. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Ciclosporin 1mg/ml. Description: Eye drops. Presentation: 30 x 0.3ml single-dose...
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Desogestrel Rowex
Company: Rowex Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS reimbursable. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Desogestrel 75mcg. Description: Round, plain, white film-coated tablets. Presentation: 3 x 28,...
View ArticleNew MIMS Ireland website coming soon
Please check back here again early in the new year for more information on our new website which will feature a searchable online database of medicines listed in our publication The post New MIMS...
View ArticleWorld 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 which will come into effect from 1 January 2017. The WADA List Expert Group reviews the List annually and...
View ArticleZepatier ▼
Company: MSD Ireland (Human Health) Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS reimbursable. Sport permitted. Active ingredients: Elbasvir/grazoprevir 50/100mg. Description: Beige, oval film‑coated tablet...
View ArticlePrapexin
Company: Rowex Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS reimbursable. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Pramipexole (as dihydrochloride monohydrate) 1.05mg, 2.1mg. Description: White, cylindrical,...
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Doublebase
Company: Dermal Laboratories Ltd. Legal category: OTC. Sport permitted. Therapeutic ingredients: Isopropyl myristate/ liquid paraffin 15%/15% w/w. Description: Emollient gel. Presentation: 100g,...
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Braltus
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland. Legal category: Prescription. GMS reimburseable. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Tiotropium (as bromide) 10mcg per delivered dose. Description: Hard capsule...
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Benecol
Company: Raisio. Legal category: OTC. Composition: Plant stanol ester 0.5g per piece. Description: Lemon & lime soft chews (food supplement). Presentation: 45, €9.67. Indications: Helps to lower...
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Imatinib Rowex
Company: Rowex Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. Hi tech reimbursable. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Imatinib (as mesilate) 100mg, 400mg. Description: Very dark yellow to brownish orange, round...
View ArticleOtezla (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...
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Anti-Doping: 2017 Guide for Prescribers
The World Anti-Doping Code, published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), harmonises anti-doping regulations across all sports and in all countries. The Prohibited List of Substances and Methods is...
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