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Products » Items » Avonex Pen²


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If it is considered to be clearly essential

May be acceptable
Avonex Pen² :
Type Medicine Authorised
Originator Biotech (Avonex Pen)
Agent Mersaco
Distributor Mersaco
Laboratory Biogen Idec
Responsible Party Biogen Netherlands BV
Origin The Netherlands
Manufacturer Biogen Netherlands BV
Origin The Netherlands
ATC L03AB07

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Avonex Pen² :

Revision Date : 26/08/2014


Effect Frequency
Alopecia Uncommon
Anaphylactic reactions Not known
Anaphylactic shock Not known
Angioedema (Angioneurotic oedema) (Quincke oedema) Not known
Anorexia Common
Anxiety Not known
Arrhythmia Not known
Arthralgia (Pain joint) (Joint ache) Common
Arthritis Not known
Asthenia Common
Autoimmune hepatitis Not known
Back pain Common
Blood urea increased Common
Cardiomyopathy Not known
Cephalea Very Common
Chest pain Not known
Chills Very Common
Confusion Not known
Congestive heart failure Not known
Contusion Common
Depression Not known
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea) Common
Dizziness Not known
Dyspnoea (dyspnea) Rare
Emotional lability Not known
Fatigue Common
Fever Very Common
Flu-like syndrome Very Common
Haematocrit decreased Common
Hepatic failure (Hepatic insufficiency) (Liver failure) Not known
Hepatitis Not known
Hyperkalaemia Common
Hypersensitivity reactions Not known
Hyperthyroidism Not known
Hypertonia Not known
Hypoesthesia Common
Hypothyroidism Not known
Injection site abscess Not known
Injection site bleeding Not known
Injection site burning Uncommon
Injection site cellulitis Not known
Injection site Ecchymosis Common
Injection site erythema Common
Injection site inflammation Not known
Injection site necrosis Not known
Injection site pain Common
Injection site reaction Not known
Insomnia Not known
Leucopenia (Leukopenia) Common
Liver function test abnormal Not known
Lymphopenia Common
Malaise Common
Menorrhagia Uncommon
Metrorrhagia Uncommon
Migraine Not known
Muscle cramps Common
Muscle spasticity Common
Muscle stiffness Common
Muscle weakness Not known
Musculoskeletal stiffness Common
Myalgia Common
Nausea Common
Neck pain Common
Neurological symptom Not known
Neutropenia Common
Night sweats Common
Pain Common
Pain in extremity (Pain in limb) Common
Palpitations Not known
Pancytopenia Not known
Paraesthesia (paresthesia) Not known
Platelet count decreased (Thrombocyte count decreased) Not known
Pruritus Not known
Psoriasis exacerbation Not known
Psychosis Not known
Rash pruritic Not known
Rash vesicular Not known
Redness of face Common
Rhinorrhoea Common
Seizures Not known
Skin Eruption Common
Suicide Not known
Sweating increased (Excessive sweating) (Hyperhydrosis) Very Common
Syncope Not known
Systemic lupus erythematosus Not known
Tachycardia Not known
Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia) Uncommon
Urticaria Not known
Vasodilation Not known
Vomiting Common
Weight decreased (Weight loss) Not known
Weight increased (weight gain) Not known

Different Units By MoH Code

Revision Date : 01/10/2019

Avonex Pen²  MoH 11543 :
Form Solution for injection
Packaging Pre-filled pen
Package Size 4x0.5ml
Strength 30µg
Storage Condition 2-8°C protect from light
Public Price 70488764.24 L.L.
Stratum E1
NSSF ✔
Quarantine ✘
Reg. Number 81221/1
Submission date 2022
Registration Year 13/06/2024


NB : Double registration in 2024 with different manufacturer & MAH

Price Comparison

● Country: UAE
● Package Size: 0.5ml Pre-filled Pen x 4
● Public Price: 5708.5 AED ( 137,923,068.50 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 1427,125 AED ( 34,477,747.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 21/08/2019

● Country: Abu Dhabi
● Package Size: 4x0,5ml
● Public Price: 5708.5 AED ( 137,923,068.50 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 1427,125 AED ( 34,477,747.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 27/01/2021

● Country: Qatar
● Package Size: 4 PFP, 4 needles ang 4 pen covers
● Public Price: 5513 QAR ( 135,388,254.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 1378,25 QAR ( 33,840,924.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 28/01/2021

● Country: Oman
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 580.43 OMR ( 133,924,935.62 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 145,1075 OMR ( 33,456,430.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 19/02/2021

● Country: Switzerland
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 1191.1 CHF ( 123,183,562.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 297,775 CHF ( 30,715,740.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 04/04/2021

● Country: Italy
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 1176.96 EUR ( 114,019,176.96 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 294,24 EUR ( 28,481,544.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 17/12/2019

● Country: Kuweit
● Package Size: 4x0,5ml
● Public Price: 380.42 KWD ( 111,684,084.02 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 95,105 KWD ( 27,890,195.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 07/02/2021

● Country: Denmark
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 8391.8 DKK ( 108,891,996.80 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 2097,95 DKK ( 27,210,672.00 LBP )
● Reference: Danish Medicine Agency
● Pricing Date: 19/05/2021

● Country: Jordan
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 797.59 JOD ( 99,875,017.39 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 199,3975 JOD ( 24,918,979.00 LBP )
● Reference: JFDA
● Pricing Date: 02/01/2021

● Country: Bahrain
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 412.12 BHD ( 97,974,936.08 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 103,03 BHD ( 24,486,602.00 LBP )
● Reference: nhra
● Pricing Date: 09/02/2021

● Country: KSA
● Package Size: 0.5ml
● Public Price: 3968.2 SAR ( 93,808,248.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 992,05 SAR ( 23,450,880.00 LBP )
● Reference: sfda
● Pricing Date: 16/01/2021

● Country: The Netherlands
● Package Size: 4x0.5 ml
● Public Price: 944.98 EUR ( 91,545,882.48 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 236,245 EUR ( 22,862,736.00 LBP )
● Reference: Zorginstituut Nederland
● Pricing Date: 15/06/2019

● Country: Spain
● Package Size: 4 plumas precargadas de 0,5 ml + 4 agujas
● Public Price: 927.4 EUR ( 89,842,802.40 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 231,85 EUR ( 22,378,356.00 LBP )
● Reference: Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios
● Pricing Date: 06/05/2021

● Country: Ireland
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 857.65 EUR ( 83,085,701.40 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 214,4125 EUR ( 20,731,464.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 08/10/2020

● Country: Czech Republic
● Package Size: 4x0,5ml
● Public Price: 21096.76 CZK ( 80,568,526.44 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 5274,19 CZK ( 20,141,406.00 LBP )
● Reference: SUKL
● Pricing Date: 28/02/2020

● Country: Cyprus
● Package Size: 4x05ml
● Public Price: 795.12 EUR ( 77,028,045.12 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 198,78 EUR ( 19,181,448.00 LBP )
● Reference: Cyprus Minister of Health
● Pricing Date: 24/03/2021

● Country: Finland
● Package Size: 4x0.5ml
● Public Price: 781.29 EUR ( 75,688,250.04 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 195,3225 EUR ( 18,890,820.00 LBP )
● Reference: Kela
● Pricing Date: 22/04/2021

● Country: UK
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 654 GBP ( 74,326,446.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 163,5 GBP ( 18,524,787.00 LBP )
● Reference: DMD
● Pricing Date: 08/03/2021

● Country: Iceland
● Package Size: 4x0.5ml
● Public Price: 112918 ISK ( 72,832,110.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 28229,5 ISK ( 18,207,705.00 LBP )
● Reference: Icelandic Medicines Agency
● Pricing Date: 01/04/2020

● Country: Greece
● Package Size: 4x0,5ml
● Public Price: 735 EUR ( 71,203,860.00 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 183,75 EUR ( 17,728,308.00 LBP )
● Reference: National Organization for Medicines
● Pricing Date: 25/03/2019

● Country: Lebanon
● Form: Solution for injection
● Package Size: 4x0.5ml
● Public Price: 70488764.24 LBP ( 70,488,764.24 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 17622191,06 LBP ( 17,622,191.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 03/09/2026

● Country: France
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 695.76 EUR ( 67,402,445.76 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 173,94 EUR ( 16,759,548.00 LBP )
● Reference: ansm
● Pricing Date: 15/05/2021

● Country: Belgium
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 650.39 EUR ( 63,007,181.64 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 162,5975 EUR ( 15,693,912.00 LBP )
● Reference: cbip
● Pricing Date: 27/11/2020

● Country: Norway
● Package Size: 4x0,5ml
● Public Price: 7585.8 NOK ( 61,475,323.20 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 1896,45 NOK ( 15,365,184.00 LBP )
● Reference: Norwegian Medicine Agency
● Pricing Date: 01/04/2020

● Country: Sweden
● Package Size: 4
● Public Price: 6164.66 SEK ( 51,832,461.28 LBP )
● Pack size unit used: 4
● Cost/Unit: 1541,165 SEK ( 12,956,728.00 LBP )
● Pricing Date: 23/04/2020

● Country: New Zealand
● Package Size: 4 inj
● Reference: New Zealand Pharmaceutical Management Agency
● Pricing Date: 01/04/2020

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