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Biogen Idec Ltd

Innovation House, 70 Norden Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4AY, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1628 501 000
Fax: +44 (0)1628 501 010
Medical Information Direct Line: 0800 008 7401
Medical Information e-mail: biogenidec@professionalinformation.co.uk
Medical Information Fax: +44(0)1748 828801
Out of Hours Telephone: 0800 008 7401

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 04/11/2011
SPC AVONEX 30 micrograms/0.5ml solution for injection, in pre-filled pen

When a pharmaceutical company changes an SPC or PIL, a new version is published on the eMC. For each version, we show the dates it was published on the eMC and the reasons for change.

Updated on 04/11/2011 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable Effects
  • Change to section 10 date of revision of the text
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   01-Oct-2011
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

In section 4.2: (Posology and Method of Administration): An alternative titration strategy has been added
In Section 4.8 (Undesirable Side Effects)- Information on titration reducing the incidence and severity of flu-like symptoms has been included
In Dection 10 (Revision of Date of Text)- Date amended
Updated on 30/06/2011 and displayed until 04/11/2011
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • New SPC for new product
Date of revision of text on the SPC:  
Legal Category:   POM
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

None provided

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