Lucentis 10mg/ml solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

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  • Company:

    Novartis Ireland Limited
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    No Recent Update
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    Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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    *Additional information is available within the SPC or upon request to the company

EDM Updated on 11 September 2023

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Patient_Booklet_Audio.mp3

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EDM Updated on 16 August 2023

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FINAL Lucentis_-_Lucentis_Patient_DME_Booklet.pdf

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New document

Updated on 31 May 2023

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Lucentis PFS REG PIL PF23-074 February 2023_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Correction of spelling/typing errors

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Removal of alternative BRS site

Updated on 20 April 2023

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Lucentis PFS REG SPC PF23-074 February 2023_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling

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Updated on 30 March 2023

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Lucentis PFS REG PIL PF23-074 February 2023_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
  • Change to information for healthcare professionals

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Change appearance to 'a sterile, clear, colourless to pale brownish-yellow aqueous solution-yellow aqueous solution'

EDM Updated on 28 November 2022

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Lucentis_RMP_RVO_Booklet_2021.pdf

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EDM Updated on 28 November 2022

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Lucentis_RMP_CNV_Booklet_2021.pdf

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EDM Updated on 28 November 2022

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Lucentis_RMP_AMD_Booklet_2021.pdf

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Updated on 17 October 2022

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Lucentis PFS REG SPC PF22-065 15.09.22_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation

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Update Section 4.6 with the following information:

Based on very limited data, ranibizumab may be excreted in human milk at low levels. The effect of ranibizumab on a breast‑fed newborn/infant is unknown. As a precautionary measure, breast-feeding is not recommended during the use of Lucentis.

Updated on 17 October 2022

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Lucentis PFS REG PIL PF22-065 15.09.22_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility

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Update 'Pregnancy & Breastfeeding' section as follows:

Small amounts of Lucentis may pass into breast milk, therefore Lucentis is not recommended during breast-feeding.

Updated on 17 October 2022

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Lucentis PFS REG PIL PF22-065 15.09.22_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility

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Change to section 4.6 to include following information :

Breast-feeding

Based on very limited data, ranibizumab may be excreted in human milk at low levels. The effect of ranibizumab on a breast‑fed newborn/infant is unknown. As a precautionary measure, breast-feeding is not recommended during the use of Lucentis.

Updated on 28 July 2022

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Lucentis PFS_REG PIL_PF21-237 TBI 26 August 2022_clean.pdf

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  • Correction of spelling/typing errors

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Correction to UK(NI) contact details in Section 6

Updated on 08 December 2021

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Lucentis PFS_REG PIL_PF21-237 TBI 26 August 2022_clean.pdf

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  • Change to further information section
  • Addition of information on reporting a side effect.

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Addition of Northern Ireland details

Updated on 08 December 2021

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Lucentis PFS REG SPC PF21-237 November 2021IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Addition of traceability statement to Section 4.4

Updated on 26 February 2020

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Lucentis PFS REG PIL PF19-161 TBI next order_IPHA.pdf

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Addition of Registered symbol

Updated on 30 October 2019

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Lucentis PFS PIL PF19-161 TBI next order_clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 1 - what the product is used for

Updated on 30 October 2019

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Lucentis PFS REG SPC PF19-161 Oct 2019 clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties

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Updates to Sections 4.2, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8 and 5.1 following approval of a new indication for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)

Updated on 12 September 2018

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Lucentis PFS REG PIL_2213191_PF18-0118 TBI 30 March 2019_IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 30 August 2018

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Lucentis REG SPC PF18-238 July 2018 clean IPHA.pdf

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  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties

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Addition of DRSS data to Section 5.1

Updated on 23 May 2018

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LucentisPFSREGSPC PF18-118April2018clean.docx

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  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated on 28 February 2017

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PIL_11840_802.pdf

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  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 28 February 2017

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  • Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
  • Change to information for healthcare professionals

Updated on 24 November 2016

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  • New SPC for new product

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Updated on 24 November 2016

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  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties

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·         Section 4.1: New indication wording that regroups the already approved indication “treatment of VA due to CNV secondary to PM” and this newly approved indication within one overall wording, i.e. “treatment of VA due to CNV”.

·         Section 5.1: Description of the MINERVA study results in adults.

·         Section 5.1: Description of the MINERVA study results in the 5 adolescent patients enrolled.

·         Editorial changes to the SmPC to align with the latest QRD template

 

Updated on 21 June 2016

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 5 - Pharmacological properties

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Section 4.4 - Removal of the warning related to patients presenting with prior episodes of RVO, ischaemic branch RVO and central RVO
was completely deleted.
 A statement was added under ‘Populations with limited data’, which reads: ‘There are insufficient data to conclude on the effect of Lucentis in patients with RVO presenting irreversible ischaemic visual function loss.’
Section 5.1 was updated to include long-term efficacy and safety data (BRIGHTER and CRYSTAL studies)

Updated on 04 November 2015

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  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties

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Shortening of the text and minor editorial changes to improve clarity

Updated on 22 January 2015

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  • Change to marketing authorisation holder
  • Change to dosage and administration

Updated on 17 December 2014

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  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

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Section 6.3 updated to reflect new shelf life of 3 years.
Section 7 updated with new address of MAH.

Updated on 22 September 2014

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  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
  • Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
  • Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 4.2 of the SmPC updated to improved treatment recommendations and to harmonize the administration instructions across all indications.

Section 4.5 updated to reflect the RETAIN data including concomitant treatment with thiazolidinediones.

Section 4.8 updated to change IMB details to HPRA details following name change.

Section 5.1 of the SmPC revised to include study data from

·         RETAIN 2 years data

·         RESTORE extension 3 years data


Updated on 23 July 2014

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  • Addition of separate PILs covering individual presentations

Updated on 26 June 2014

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Section 4.4 updated to read: Limited data on bilateral use of Lucentis (including same-day administration) do not suggest an increased risk of systemic adverse events compared with unilateral treatment.

Updated on 11 June 2014

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Updated on 24 April 2014

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  • Change to date of revision
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Updated on 29 November 2013

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  • Change to date of revision
  • Changes to therapeutic indications
  • Addition of information on reporting a side effect.

Updated on 03 July 2013

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  • Change of manufacturer

Updated on 20 February 2013

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  • Change to packaging
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Updated on 30 May 2012

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  • Change to, or new use for medicine
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  • Change to storage instructions
  • Change to side-effects

Updated on 10 November 2011

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  • Change to dosage and administration

Updated on 11 July 2011

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  • Changes to therapeutic indications

Updated on 18 April 2011

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  • Change to, or new use for medicine
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Updated on 06 May 2009

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  • Change to side-effects

Updated on 30 October 2008

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  • Change to dosage and administration
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 09 February 2007

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  • New PIL for new product