26th February 2018 (Circular No. SP PPUM: 72/2018):
Name of Medication: Gemeprost 1mg Brand: Cervagem Form: Pessary Company: Sanofi - Aventis (M) Sdn. Bhd. Formulary Category: Standard Formulary The manufacturer of Gemeprost 1 mg, Sanofi - Aventis (M) Sdn. Bhd., is currently facing supply disruptions and the supply is expected to resume by early May 2018. Doctors can prescribe Dinoprostone 3 mg Vaginal Tablet as an alternative if the use of this medication is required. This supply disruption is beyond UMMC's control and we apologize for any inconveniences caused. |