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Active substance

Letermovir

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SFDA Saudi Arabia — SFDA human drug list

Trade nameStrengthForm · routePackPublic priceTypeCompanyStatus
PREVYMIS240 mgFilm-coated tablet · Oral use28 BlisterSAR 20693.50NCE · PrescriptionMERCK SHARP & DOHMEValid
PREVYMIS20 mg/mlConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 VialSAR 884.95NCE · PrescriptionMerck Sharp & Dohme B.VValid
PREVYMIS480 mgConcentrate for solution for infusion · Intravenous use1 VialSAR 1452.00NCE · PrescriptionMerck Sharp & Dohme B.VValid
PREVYMIS480 mgFilm-coated tablet · Oral use28 BlisterSAR 40656.00NCE · PrescriptionMERCK SHARP & DOHMEValid
Indications — CHI Daman Drug Formulary

ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS IN CANCER PATIENTS

US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)

ProductStrengthForm · routeApplicantStatusFirst approved
PREVYMIS240MG; 480MGtablet · oralMERCK SHARP DOHMEPrescription8 Nov 2017
PREVYMIS240MG/12ML (20MG/ML); 480MG/24ML (20MG/ML)solution · intravenousMERCK SHARP DOHMEPrescription8 Nov 2017
PREVYMIS20MG/PACKET; 120MG/PACKETpellets · oralMSDPrescription30 Aug 2024

EMA European Union — centrally authorised medicines

Prevymis Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. · Authorised · authorised 8 Jan 2018 · ATC J05

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Prevymis is indicated for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and disease in adult and paediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg who are CMV-seropositive recipients [R+] of an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).Prevymis is indicated for prophylaxis of CMV disease in CMV-seronegative adult and paediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg who have received a kidney transplant from a CMV-seropositive donor [D+/R-].Prevymis is indicated for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and disease in adult and paediatric patients weighing at least 15 kg who are CMV-seropositive recipients [R+] of an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antiviral agents.

Canada Canada — marketed products (Health Canada)

BrandDINStrengthForm · routeCompany
LUPIN-LETERMOVIR02559323240 MGTABLET · ORALLUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
LUPIN-LETERMOVIR02559331480 MGTABLET · ORALLUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
PREVYMIS0246936720 MG / MLSOLUTION · INTRAVENOUSMERCK CANADA INC
PREVYMIS02469375240 MGTABLET · ORALMERCK CANADA INC
PREVYMIS02469383480 MGTABLET · ORALMERCK CANADA INC

Safety signals and safety-related labeling changes

  • US FDA 30 Aug 2024 PREVYMIS — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 30 Aug 2024 PREVYMIS — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide

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Values as published by each source: SFDA human drug list (4-2026, as published by the Council of Health Insurance; indications from the CHI Daman Drug Formulary), Drugs@FDA, EMA medicines data, Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada), CMS NADAC, NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (NHSBSA Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0), WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (CC BY 3.0 IGO; regrouped by active substance, not created by WHO), EMA PRAC, US FDA safety-related labeling changes and MHRA Drug Safety Update (Open Government Licence v3.0). Sources and reuse. Not a substitute for the official registers or the product information.