Sourcing Filgrastim (treating pancytopaenia)

RE: Sourcing Filgrastim (treating pancytopaenia)

Ben Safrany — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:11:00 GMT

Hi Anthony

We've sourced it from Chemopet recently. Good luck with the case!

Ben

RE: Sourcing Filgrastim (treating pancytopaenia)

Andrew Kent — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:04:03 GMT

Hi Anthony,

I know we managed to source it last week although don't know where from. I'm not at work this week but if you called Willows and spoke to the pharmacy team I am sure they could let you know where we got it from.

Andy

RE: Sourcing Filgrastim (treating pancytopaenia)

Martin Hamilton — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:26:17 GMT

This will likely be of no use given I am in Canada, but it's available here. We had a 10yr old patient which had a routine CBC performed prior to procedure and neutrophils were through the floor. Due to risk of sepsis we referred the patient who was worked up and given Fulgrastim by an IM specialist. Was given a dose once daily SQ for 5 days. 5 days following the last injection the neutrophils were back to normal. Cat is doing great and had it's dental procedure uneventfully.

The drug is out there - is it possible to have it imported from elsewhere? Unsure of how things have changed since Brexit - maybe it's available in the EU? We are able to import some drugs from the UK that aren't sold here, maybe it's possible vice versa? Sorry I can't be of more help.

Edit: I believe it's used in humans - is it possible to contact a local hospital or pharmacy that may stock it?