Important Update Regarding Supply of Cerezyme (imiglucerase for injection)
August 23, 2010
Dear Gaucher Community,
We are writing to provide you with an update regarding the supply of Cerezyme and the
Cerezyme Emergency Access Program (CEAP).
In recent communications we indicated that the Allston plant has resumed normal operations and Cerezyme
production is proceeding successfully. The Cerezyme supply management plan in the US for the month of
September, 2010 will be as follows:
For patients who are currently receiving Cerezyme through CEAP:
- During the month of September, you will continue to receive your infusions according to your
current schedule.
- Your Cerezyme orders must be placed and shipped by September 30, 2010 as carry over from one
shipping period to another will not be possible.
- We are not able to accommodate dose increases for any patients at this time.
- We will announce an updated supply management plan for Cerezyme no later than September 27,
2010.
This information gives our best estimate of Cerezyme supply at the present time. Importantly, since we
continue to work with limited inventory, even minor changes to our current manufacturing plan can impact
availability of Cerezyme. We continue to work hard to strengthen our manufacturing operations so we can
once again deliver a reliable supply of Cerezyme to patients.
For support regarding Cerezyme orders, insurance and billing issues, infusion agency questions, or additional
information about the supply of Cerezyme, please contact your Genzyme Case Manager at 1-800-745-4447,
Option 3, or Genzyme Medical Information at 1-800-745-4447, Option 2.
Once again, we thank you for your understanding as we continue our efforts to stabilize the
supply of Cerezyme.
Sincerely,
Pamela di Cenzo, Vice President
Patient & Product Services, PGH
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