Why is my medicine unavailable?
As a patient, you may sometimes experience lack of availability of your medicine. There are several reasons why the medicine you require could be unavailable:
- The medicine has been discontinued due to a small patient population
- The medicine is on drug shortage, either due to increased regularity or the pharmaceutical company is unable to keep up with demands
- The medicine only has effect on a small group of patients and is therefore only marketed in few countries
Sometimes, you can also benefit from a relatively new medicine that is not (yet) marketed in your country, and therefore the medicine is unavailable. You might also experience this if you have been a part of a clinical trial and the trial has ended.
If you experience that your medicine is unavailable, we can help you gain access to the treatment you need.
What can i do if my medicine is unavailable?
If your medicine is unavailable in your country, unlicensed medicine may be an option. An unlicensed medicine is a product that is not yet marketed in your own country but is available in another country and can provide the treatment you need.
If your medicine is unavailable, the first step is to speak with your doctor. Specific Pharma cannot provide information or medicines directly to private individuals.
Once you and your doctor have decided on the best course of action, we can support your doctor in gaining access to the right treatment for you. This type of access is often referred to as treatment on a “named patient basis,” “compassionate use,” or “special permit.”
At Specific Pharma, we understand how frustrating and worrying it can be when needed medication is unavailable. We work closely with health authorities, healthcare professionals, and suppliers to help patients with unmet medical needs gain access to the right treatment.
