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chemo drug xeloda discontinued
Hi Ladies, Just a quick heads up, I have just been advised not only by my pharmacist but also the medical information person at Roche in Sydney, the drug manufacturer of the band of oral chemo XELODA...
Hi @wendy55
I followed up with Roche to find out more info and they provided the following (which is similar to what they told you):
Roche is discontinuing the supply of Xeloda (capecitabine) 500mg tablets.
As a research and development-focused company, Roche places investment priority in therapeutic areas of significant unmet medical need. The company is focusing its resources on bringing new and innovative medicines to patients.
A number of generic alternatives to Xeloda continue to be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Xeloda 500mg tablets will be de-listed from the PBS on 1 April 2019.
Patients should continue to take their medication as prescribed by their healthcare professional and always consult with their doctor prior to making any changes to treatment.
They also commented that they have been communicating this information to oncologists for some time so your oncologist should be aware.
I do hope you're able to make the transition to a suitable alternative with minimal issues.