This website and the information found within it is not intended to replace in any way the opinion of a healthcare professional. For specific information about disease pathology, detection, diagnosis, prognosis, administration and, where applicable, the appropriate treatment for each specific case, please promptly consult a healthcare professional.
If you are a patient based in the UK, further information can be found in the UK Pre-Filled Syringe Patient Information leaflet
If you are a patient based in Ireland, further information can be found in the Ireland Pre-Filled Syringe Patient Information leaflet
You can also download the following abatacept support materials from the links below:
Patient Training Brochure - guide to explain the simple steps for taking abatacept
What is ORENCIA® (abatacept)? - key information about abatacept and how it should be used
ORENCIA® (abatacept) Q&A – a guide containing the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about abatacept
Travelling with ORENCIA® (abatacept) – information explaining how to make travelling with your treatment easy
Customs Card – a card which you can fill in with your doctor to explain why you are carrying your medicine
Report Adverse Events
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly.
UK - see www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard, or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store for how to report side effects.
Ireland - via HPRA Pharmacovigilance at www.hpra.ie.
Side effects should also be reported to Bristol Myers Squibb via medical.information@bms.com or 0800 731 1736 (UK); 1 800 749 749 (Ireland).
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.