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Adempas® (riociguat) 0.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Adempas® (riociguat) 1.0 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Adempas® (riociguat) 1.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Adempas® (riociguat) 2.0 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Adempas® (riociguat) 2.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Arcoxia® (etoricoxib) 30 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Arcoxia® (etoricoxib) 60 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Arcoxia® (etoricoxib) 90 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Arcoxia® (etoricoxib) 120 mg Film-Coated Tablets
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Asmanex® (mometasone furoate) 200 mcg Twisthaler Inhalation Powder
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Asmanex® (mometasone furoate) 400 mcg Twisthaler Inhalation Powder
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Bridion® (sugammadex sodium) 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Cancidas® (caspofungin acetate) 50 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Cancidas® (caspofungin acetate) 70 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Cerazette® (desogestrel) 75 mcg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Cozaar® Comp (losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide) 50/12.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
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Cozaar® Comp (losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide) 100/12.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Cozaar® Comp (losartan potassium/hydrochlorothiazide) 100/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
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Cozaar® (losartan potassium) 12.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
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Cozaar® (losartan potassium) 25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Cozaar® (losartan potassium) 50 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Cozaar® (losartan potassium) 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Cubicin® (daptomycin) 350 mg Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Cubicin® (daptomycin) 500 mg Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Delstrigo®▼ (doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) 100 mg/300 mg/245 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Diprosalic® (salicylic acid/betamethasone dipropionate) Ointment
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Diprosalic® (salicylic acid/betamethasone dipropionate) Scalp Application
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Diprosone® (betamethasone dipropionate) Cream
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Diprosone® (betamethasone dipropionate) Lotion
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Diprosone® (betamethasone dipropionate) Ointment
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Elocon® (mometasone furoate) Cream
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Elocon® (mometasone furoate) Ointment
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Elocon® (mometasone furoate) Scalp Lotion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Emend® (aprepitant) 80 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Emend® (aprepitant) 125 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Emend® (aprepitant) 125 mg Powder for Oral Suspension
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Esmeron® (rocuronium bromide) 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Ezetrol® (ezetimibe) 10 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Fosamax® (alendronate sodium trihydrate) 70 mg Once Weekly Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Fosavance® (alendronate sodium trihydrate/colecalciferol [vitamin D3]) Tablet
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Gardasil® (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine [Type 6,11,16,18]) (Recombinant, adsorbed) Suspension for Injection in a Prefilled Syringe or Vial
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Gardasil®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine) (Recombinant, adsorbed) Suspension for Injection in a Prefilled Syringe or Vial
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
HBVaxPro® (hepatitis B vaccine rDNA) 5 mcg Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
HBVaxPro® (hepatitis B vaccine rDNA) 10 mcg Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
HBVaxPro® (hepatitis B vaccine rDNA) 40 mcg Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Inegy® (ezetimibe/simvastatin) 10 mg/20 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Inegy® (ezetimibe/simvastatin) 10 mg/40 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Inegy® (ezetimibe/simvastatin) 10 mg/80 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Innovace® (enalapril maleate) 2.5 mg Tablets
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Innovace® (enalapril maleate) 5 mg Tablets
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Innovace® (enalapril maleate) 10 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Innovace® (enalapril maleate) 20 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Innozide® (enalapril maleate/hydrochlorothiazide) 20/12.5 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Invanz® (ertapenem sodium) 1 g Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Isentress® (raltegravir potassium) 25 mg Chewable Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Isentress® (raltegravir potassium) 100 mg Chewable Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Isentress® (raltegravir potassium) 100 mg Granules for Oral Suspension
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Isentress® (raltegravir potassium) 400 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Isentress® (raltegravir potassium) 600 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
IVEMEND® (fosaprepitant dimeglumine) 150 mg Powder for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Janumet® (sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate/metformin hydrochloride) 50 mg/1,000 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Januvia® (sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate) 25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Januvia® (sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate) 50 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Januvia® (sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate) 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) 25 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
NICE | ClinicalTrials.gov
Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) 50 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
NICE | ClinicalTrials.gov
Further information for patients
Lenvima®▼ (lenvatinib mesilate) 4 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Lenvima®▼ (lenvatinib mesilate) 10 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Eisai GmbH, Lyoner Straße 36, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Livial® (tibolone) 2.5 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Lotriderm® (betamethasone dipropionate/clotrimazole) Cream
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Lynparza™(olaparib) 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Lynparza™(olaparib) 150 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Lynparza™(olaparib) 50 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Marvelon® (desogestrel/ethinylestradiol) 150/30 mcg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Maxalt Melt® (rizatriptan benzoate) 10 mg Oral Lyophilisates
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Maxalt® (rizatriptan benzoate) 5 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Maxalt® (rizatriptan benzoate) 10 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Mercilon® (desogestrel/ethinylestradiol) 150/20 mcg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
MMRVaxPro® (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine [live]) Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Moduretic® (hydrochlorothiazide/amiloride hydrochloride) 50 mg/5 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Nasonex® (mometasone furoate monohydrate) 50 mcg/actuation Nasal Spray
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Neoclarityn® (desloratadine) 5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Neoclarityn® (desloratadine) 0.5 mg/ml Oral Solution
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Nexplanon® (etonogestrel) 68 mg Implant for Subdermal Use
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Noxafil® (posaconazole) 300 mg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Noxafil® (posaconazole) 100 mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Noxafil® (posaconazole) 40 mg/ml Oral Suspension
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Nuvaring® (etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol) Vaginal Delivery System
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
OncoTICE® (2-8 x 108 CFU Tice bacillus calmette-guérin) Powder for Instillation Fluid for Intravesical Use
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Ontruzant®▼ (trastuzumab) 150 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Pifeltro®▼ (doravirine) 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent) Solution for Injection in a Vial
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Pneumovax® 23 (pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent) Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Prevymis®▼ (letermovir) 240 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Primaxin® IV (imipenem monohydrate/cilastatin sodium) 500 mg/500 mg Powder for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Propecia® (finasteride) 1 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Further information for patients
Proscar® (finasteride) 5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Rebetol® (ribavirin) 200 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Rebetol® (ribavirin) 40 mg/ml Oral Solution
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Remicade® (infliximab) 100 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Further information for patients
Restandol® Testocaps™ (testosterone undecanoate) 40 mg Soft Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Simponi® (golimumab) 50 mg Solution for Injection in Pre-Filled Pen
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Further information for patients
Simponi® (golimumab) 50 mg Solution for Injection in Pre-Filled Syringe
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Further information for patients
Simponi® (golimumab) 100 mg Solution for Injection in Pre-Filled Pen
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Further information for patients
Half Sinemet CR (carbidopa/levodopa) 25 mg/100 mg Prolonged-Release Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Sinemet® (carbidopa/levodopa) 12.5 mg/50 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Sinemet® (carbidopa/levodopa) 10 mg/100 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Sinemet® (carbidopa/levodopa) 25 mg/250 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Sinemet® CR (carbidopa/levodopa) 50 mg/200 mg Prolonged-Release Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Sinemet Plus (carbidopa/levodopa) 25 mg/100 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Singulair® (montelukast sodium) 10 mg Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Singulair® Paediatric (montelukast sodium) 4 mg Chewable Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Singulair® Paediatric (montelukast sodium) 5 mg Chewable Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Singulair® Paediatric (montelukast sodium) 4 mg Granules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Sivextro®▼(tedizolid phosphate) 200 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Sivextro®▼(tedizolid phosphate) 200 mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Steglatro®▼(ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid) 5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Steglatro®▼(ertugliflozin L-pyroglutamic acid) 15 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Temodal® (temozolomide) 5 mg/20 mg/100 mg/140 mg/180 mg/250 mg Hard Capsules
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
VAQTA® Adult (hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated, adsorbed) Suspension for Injection in a Prefilled Syringe or Vial
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
VAQTA® Paediatric (hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated, adsorbed) Suspension for Injection in a Prefilled Syringe or Vial
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Varivax® (varicella virus vaccine [live]) Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Injection
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zepatier®▼(elbasvir/grazoprevir) 50 mg/100 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Zerbaxa® (ceftolozane sulfate/tazobactam sodium) 1 g/0.5 g Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
Zinplava®▼(bezlotoxumab) 25 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Zispin SolTab® (mirtazapine) 15 mg Orodispersible Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zispin SolTab® (mirtazapine) 30 mg Orodispersible Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zispin SolTab® (mirtazapine) 45 mg Orodispersible Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zocor® (simvastatin) 10 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zocor® (simvastatin) 20 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zocor® (simvastatin) 40 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zocor® (simvastatin) 80 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics
Zoely®▼(estradiol hemihydrate/nomegestrol acetate) 2.5 mg/1.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
▼ This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk for how to report side effects or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Zostavax® (shingles [herpes zoster] vaccine [live]) Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Injection
Patient Information Leaflet | Summary of Product Characteristics | European Public Assessment Report
GB-NON-02749 | Date of Preparation: May 2020
