Hi all,
Just to let you know that we have updated our webpage on the current Pegylated interferon alfa 2a (Pegasys) situation in the UK. This is something that has come up a few times here on the forum, so we wanted to share this latest information for those who it affects.
Pegylated interferon alfa 2a (Pegasys) is used to treat more than 2000 people in the UK with an Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). There is currently a worldwide shortage of Pegasys which is expected to last until July 2025.
We joined with charities Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) Voice and Leukaemia Care to find a solution. We asked NHS England to approve another version of interferon alfa called ropeginterferon alfa 2b (Besremi) to treat MPNs while Pegasys is in short supply.
Click this link to read more:
Interferon supplies for people with MPNs (Pegasys) - important information | Blood Cancer UK