CLEXANE (ENOXAPARIN) FOR COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS
Clexane is an anticoagulant of the low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) class, derived from natural porcine heparin, to treat thrombosis1.
DEVICES
Clexane is available in two different devices as seen below. The needle guard systems between these syringes differ. It is important that your patient knows what syringe they are going to use and the correct technique before injecting themselves with Clexane.
There are several different doses of Clexane, so the syringe may look slightly different from the ones shown here.
ERIS
Automatic release of the safety mechanism when the plunger is fully depressed.
Needle completely covered by the protection cap immediately after the injection.
PREVENTIS
Release of the safety mechanism when the plunger is depressed after the injection.
An audiable “click” confirms the activation of the safety mechanism.
CLEAR IDENTIFICATION OF DIFFERENT DOSES
Clexane syringes and outer packs are available in a range of different colours, allowing easy identification of different doses. The package will clarify if it contains the Preventis or the Eris safety system.
Show your patient the QR code in the package to access patient materials
TRAINING MATERIALS
Your patient can access the following materials by scanning the QR code on the package.
Clexane at home booklet
This booklet gives some instructions about injecting Clexane at home. It is intended for patients to keep as a handy reminder.
VIEW BOOKLETHow to inject Clexane pre-filled syringes (Videos)
There are two different types of Clexane pre-filled syringes. The instructions for injecting Clexane are different between them. Check if your patient has received the Eris or the Preventis device before give them instructions on how to inject Clexane.
Eris Clexane device
Preventis Clexane device
STOCK ISSUES
What should I do if Clexane appears out of stock when I try to order it?
It may be that your local depot is low on stock. Please contact AAH or Phoenix using the details below:
- AAH telephone number: 0344 561 6699
- Phoenix telephone number: 0844 736 2287
In the unlikely event that AAH or Phoenix cannot provide you the stock, please escalate to Sanofi customer service: 0800 854 430.7
References
- Sanofi. Clexane Patient Information Leaflet, December 2021
MAT-XU-2200782 (v2.0) Date of preparation: July 2022
