Medical Advisory #423CSL Behring Discontinues Production and Distribution of Monoclate-P® March 20, 2018

CSL Behring has announced that due to patients transitioning from plasma-derived to recombinant products, it has been difficult to sustain the production and distribution of Antihemophilic Factor Monoclate-P® Factor VIII:C Pasteurized Monoclonal Antibody Purified. Therefore production of Monoclate-P® will be discontinued, and CSL Behring estimates that existing supplies will only be available until December 2018. If you are currently using Monoclate-P®, please contact your physician or hemophilia treatment center to learn about other options that are available to you for treatment.

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This material is provided for your general information only. NHF does not give medical advice or engage in the practice of medicine. NHF under no circumstances recommends treatment for specific individuals and in all cases recommends that you consult your physician or local hemophilia treatment center before pursuing any course of treatment.