Discontinuation of Pharmalgen (Bee Venom and Wasp Venom) Initial kits and implementation of serial dilution protocol for up-dosing: risk of dosing errors -

Discontinuation of Pharmalgen (Bee Venom and Wasp Venom) Initial kits and implementation of serial dilution protocol for up-dosing: risk of dosing errors
Information type: Safety alerts
Source: ALK-Abello Ltd
Specialities: Allergy and immunology | Paediatric and neonatal medicine
Summary
A changed dilution procedure for up-dosing will be introduced after discontinuation of some strengths. When initiating new patients, a serial dilution protocol will be needed locally to achieve the desired doses for the up-dosing schedule.
UKMi comment
The dilution procedure is described in the revised SPC and PIL. A dilution chart has also been produced.
Related links: Dilution Chart