This Algorithm provides high level steps for prescribing and dispensing of pomalidomide.

The FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) provides answers to common questions that healthcare professionals may have about the medication.

This pack contains the all the additional Risk Minimisation Materials required to prescribe and dispense pomalidomide. It also contains important reporting forms, information for patients, prescribing tools, and the Pharmacy Registration Form. It is a requirement of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme that all healthcare professionals ensure that they have read and understood risk minimisation materials before prescribing or dispensing pomalidomide for any patient.

This brochure contains the information needed for prescribing and dispensing of pomalidomide, including information about the Pregnancy Prevention Programme. It is a requirement of the Pregnancy Prevention Programme that all healthcare professionals ensure that they have read and understood risk minimisation materials before prescribing or dispensing pomalidomide for any patient. Please also refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for pomalidomide.

This brochure should be given to patients receiving treatment with pomalidomide, as it provides important information about the pomalidomide Pregnancy Prevention Programme, including what a patient needs to be aware of before, during and after taking pomalidomide and how to report side effects.

This Risk Awareness Form must be completed for each male patient prior to the initiation of their pomalidomide treatment. It is mandatory that male patients receive counselling and education to be made aware of the risks of pomalidomide. The aim of the Risk Awareness Form is to protect patients and any possible foetuses by ensuring that patients are fully informed of and understand the risk of teratogenicity and other adverse effects associated with the use of pomalidomide.

This card should be given to all patient as it reminds patients of the key educational information and risks of treatment with pomalidomide.

This Pharmacy Registration Form must be completed by the Chief Pharmacist or appointed deputy to be able to order and dispense pomalidomide. In order to ensure that the actions to minimise the risk of foetal exposure are carried out for all patients, dispensing of pomalidomide will only be allowed from pharmacies registered with BMS.

The safe use of pomalidomide is of paramount importance. Any cases of suspected or confirmed pregnancy or foetal exposure should be immediately reported to BMS. You can also report the event via the Yellow Card website: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Use this form to provide information about the outcome of pregnancy.

The safe use of pomalidomide is of paramount importance. Any cases of suspected or confirmed pregnancy or foetal exposure should be immediately reported to BMS. You can also report the event via the Yellow Card website: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

A newly completed Prescription Authorisation Form must accompany each pomalidomide prescription to confirm that the patient has been counselled about the teratogenic risk of pomalidomide and the required contraceptive methods, continues to use effective contraception and in the case of a woman of childbearing potential, is having a pregnancy test every 4 weeks before each prescription to ensure they are not pregnant. Completion of this information is mandatory for ALL patients.

This Risk Awareness Form must be completed for each woman of childbearing potential prior to the initiation of their pomalidomide treatment. It is mandatory that women of childbearing potential receive counselling and education to be made aware of the risks of pomalidomide. The aim of the Risk Awareness Form is to protect patients and any possible foetuses by ensuring that patients are fully informed of and understand the risk of teratogenicity and other adverse effects associated with the use of pomalidomide.

This Risk Awareness Form must be completed for each woman of non-childbearing potential prior to the initiation of their pomalidomide treatment. It is mandatory that women of non-childbearing potential receive counselling and education to be made aware of the risks of pomalidomide. The aim of the Risk Awareness Form is to protect patients and any possible foetuses by ensuring that patients are fully informed of and understand the risk of teratogenicity and other adverse effects associated with the use of pomalidomide.