The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 274 No 7350 p609
21 May 2005

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Products

Prescription Products
• Risperdal Quicklet
SPC changes
• Pamidronate disodium
Discontinued products
• Orgalutran
Counter products
• Hycosan

Prescription Products

Risperdal Quicklet
Risperdal Quiklets (risperidone orodispersible tablets) 0.5mg are now available from Janssen Cilag. Net price, 28 £11.43. Legal category: POM.

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SPC changes

Pamidronate disodium
The summary of product characteristics for pamidronate disodium 15mg dry powder for solution for infusion has been updated (Britannia Pharmaceuticals). In the special warnings and precautions for use section it now states that osteonecrosis of the jaw has been reported in patients with cancer receiving treatment regimens including bisphosphonates. It says that many of these patients were also receiving chemotherapy and corticosteroids. Most reported cases have been associated with dental procedures. For patients at risk, a dental examination and preventive treatment should be considered before bisphosphonate therapy is started. The undesirable effects section has been updated. See SPC.

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Discontinued products

Orgalutran
Orgalutran (ganirelix; Organon) 0.25mg x 5 syringes pack has been discontinued. Orgalutran in a single syringe packs remain available.

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Counter products

Hycosan
Hycosan (hyaluronic acid) eye drops 0.1 per cent are now available from Bausch & Lomb UK; recommended retail price, 10ml £19.99. Legal category: GSL.

Correction Hycosan (hyaluronic acid) eye drops 0.1 per cent (Bausch & Lomb UK) are classified as a medical device, not a GSL product as The Journal was informed.

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