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💊 Medicine EU April 12, 2024

Emend

📷 Wikipedia: Aprepitant · Source
Emend
📷 Wikipedia: Aprepitant · Source
INN
aprepitant
Forms
Powder for oral suspension
Strengths
80 mg;125 mg
Area
Vomiting;Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting;Cancer;Neoplasms
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 882 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 16, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Emend is a medicine with the active substance aprepitant. It comes as a powder for oral suspension. It is used to prevent vomiting.

What's happening? There was a supply issue with Emend. The problem has now been fixed.

Does this affect me? If you were using Emend, you may have had trouble getting it. Now it should be available again.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help or a new supply.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
aprepitant
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Emend
Agency-published detail

INN: aprepitant · Forms: Powder for oral suspension · Strengths: 80 mg;125 mg · Area: Vomiting;Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting;Cancer;Neoplasms

First published
April 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/shortages/emend

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Emend. INN: aprepitant · Forms: Powder for oral suspension · Strengths: 80 mg;125 mg · Area: Vomiting;Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting;Cancer;Neoplasms
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 12, 2024 by EMA (European Medicines Agency).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the entire EU.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on www.ema.europa.eu.

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