Got a phone call from my Oncologist's office today. They mentioned a temporary widespread USA shortage of the Lupron Depot 3 mo. drug that I've been getting for years.
A little noodling around on the Internet confirmed that this could be the case.
They are looking into getting me an available Lupron Depot 1 mo. as a temporary work-round, or possibly doing a temporary switch to an available Eligard.
Just thought I'd mention it in case anybody else may seeing this kind of thing happen as the "medical drugs world" is churning at a high rate in these days of COVID-19 and related matters.
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Rolugoli tablets (luprolide tablets) might be available by july 2021. But do not know how much the RoluGoli tabs will cost ? Probably a hand and a leg.
This is consistent with my experience yesterday when I was in for my every-3-months Lupron injection. When the nurse went to get the Lupron, she returned with Eligard. She asserted that they are the same drug. (And my subsequent research confirmed that they are both Leuprolide. Let me know if I've misunderstood something here.) I found it interesting that, while Lupron and Eligard both have separate solutions that must be mixed before injection, the way they accomplish that is somewhat different. I'll explain in the unlikely event that anyone other than me is interested in that level of minutia.
I’ve had plenty of both. I think they are the same. Pain depends on the skill of who gives the injection. The larger the dose the more pain the next day.
I have never found the Lupron injections, or this recent Eligard injection, to be painful. And I'm not trying to be macho here. I think ADT has removed that tendency.
Had the Eligard shot Wednesday. I found it surprisingly painful, since Lupron has never bothered me at all. I still have a slightly tender knot on my belly.
I take 2 extra strength Tylenols ahead of time and that takes the edge off it, but yeah it hurts for sure. To me it's kind of a burning feeling, but goes away fairly quickly.
Got my Eligard shot Wednesday and they had to figure out how to mix it for me. They keep it for backup, and we thought that Eligard might have a longer shelf life than Lupron. Is that true?
I had 3 month injections from May 2004 to February 2010; either Lupron or Eligard, which ever was available. I preferred Eligard. Initial sting with no lingering soreness. Lupron always was dire for several days.
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I've had both too and prefer Eligard for the same reason. I found Lupron to be a literal "pain in the ass" for days after.
DH had Eligard last week because of Lupton shortage. Injection was given in the stomach instead of the hip. He said it stung more than Lupron. Other than that, no difference.
That happened to my husband on Wednesday. They gave him Eligard. He said he likes that better. It was given in the stomach and not near the pain as the Lupron for a few days after. He also said it was nothing like the Firmagon. Think he will stick with the Eligard.
I've always had 6 month Lupron injections. Maybe they'll have this figured out by December. In the hip, so sore hip for about 3 days. Slow injection makes for less pain. Anyone have a clue as to why I only have 6 month injections. Just a money saver? For me, it seems to be working just fine. The belly fat injection sounds attractive to me. But don't guess I'll change alligators in midstream.
Monday the urologist said that due to the continuing response to Keytruda (undetectable PSA & normal scans), he would give my husband a six month vacation from Lupron and re-assess then. Now I know why....
Here's an article describing the probable root cause for the back-ordering of Lupron.
Takeda's Hikari, Japan manufacturing plant stopped Lupron production after a June 2020 inspection involving some very small rubber particle contamination in certain equipment. The European market may not be impacted since their supply comes from a different plant in Osaka, Japan. Japan and the Americas are seeing shortfalls. Re-certification could last into the Fall of 2020.
The production of the same active ingredient drug Eligard, made by a different manufacturer in a plant in the USA, is being ramped-up in an effort to fill the temporary gap.
These temporary shortfalls could impact patients dealing with prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and early puberty.
Yes. I get monthly Lupron and this past Wednesday I got a surprisingly painful Eligard shot in my belly. Lupron never hurt at all. The nurse(s) dealing with me had to figure out how to mix it up correctly. Turns out, they keep Eligard as backup for a situation like this. Apparently it has a longer shelf life?
My Eligard injection was always in the upper buttocks. Really doesn’t matter if stomach or upper buttocks. What does count is adequate amounts of subcutaneous tissue that does not have excessive hair etc.....
Last week, I had my monthly Lupron shot at UCSD, no mention of shortages. Next month, I just hope when I show up for the last of the 18-mo regimen, they don't tell me all they have left is a 6-mo dose...!
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