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Medicines lenalidomideQuestion & answer

lenalidomide · Medicine question

Why is there a Pregnancy Prevention Programme?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Lenalidomide is expected to cause severe birth defects, so strict contraception, testing, counselling and dispensing controls are required.

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Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5 mg Capsules, hardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
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