Astellas Direct Distribution

Astellas Pharma Ltd. has appointed UniChem, with its service and coverage expertise, as its sole distribution logistics service provider in the UK for all our transplant medicines. In Northern Ireland UniChem has sub-contracted Sangers (NI) Ltd to deliver these medicines on its behalf. We are confident this action will ensure the supply of these life saving medicines to UK patients.

This change is in response to recent reports from UK pharmacists that they have had difficulties obtaining Prograf® (tacrolimus) from their wholesaler for their transplant patients. We have acted with urgency to ensure the supply of these medicines to patients - taking the decision to distribute our transplant medicines directly to pharmacists and other dispensing points.

Please note this change only applies to our transplant medicines. All other Astellas Pharma Ltd. products can be ordered in the normal way.

Any dispensing point that does not currently have a trading account with UniChem / Sangers (NI) and wishes to obtain our transplant medicines, (Prograf® and Advragraf®) should contact UniChem immediately on 0800 389 3455 or e-mail [email protected], or Sangers (NI) on 02890 401111.

To ensure the timely delivery of Astellas Prograf® and Advagraf® you should place orders directly with UniChem.

If you have any enquires regarding this change or if you experience issues ordering Prograf®/Advagraf® please contact Astellas Customer Services on 01784 419 615.

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