December 2017: Promotion of Monofer Solution for injection & infusion (Iron Isomaltoside) by Pharmacosmos Representative
Published 22 February 2018
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MHRA received a complaint from a healthcare professional via the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) concerning the promotion of Monofer by a Pharmacosmos representative. 皇冠体育app healthcare professional alleged that the material presented included disparaging and unsubstantiated comparisons with a rival product (Ferinject) with regard to the incidence of hypophosphataemia compared to Monofer.
MHRA did not uphold the complaint. 皇冠体育app material used by the Pharmacosmos representative was considered to provide accurate information on what is known about the effects of Monofer on phosphate levels.