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OnCo on Air NETs – Episode 6 – Will it hurt? FAQs on injections for NETs

Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) Video
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In this podcast ‘Will it hurt? FAQs on injections for NETs‘ episode, specialist nurse Aoife Walshe and patients Andrew Doyle and Helen Geraghty answer some of the frequently asked questions about injectable treatments for patients who have recently started their self-injection journey. They share their experiences of self-injecting vs having it done by a healthcare professional and also provide tips on how to prepare and administer the injection.

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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the HPRA. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.hpra.ie or email medsafety@hpra.ie. Adverse events should also be reported to Ipsen via email at pharmacovigilance.uk-ie@ipsen.com or phone on +353 1 8098256. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

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Reporting forms and information can be found at www.hpra.ie or e-mail medsafety@hpra.ie.
The HPRA can also be contacted on +353 16764971. Adverse events should also be reported to Ipsen via email at pharmacovigilance.uk-ie@ipsen.com or phone on +353 1 8098256.

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Reporting of side effects:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the HPRA. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.hpra.ie or email medsafety@hpra.ie. Adverse events should also be reported to Ipsen via email at pharmacovigilance.uk-ie@ipsen.com or phone on +353 1 8098256. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.