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Androgel 1.62% (testosterone)

NDA #022309

REMS last update: 05/11/2015

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Summary
REMS Materials
Update history

What is the purpose of the REMS?

To inform patients about the serious risks associated with the use of AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%.

What do participants need to know?

Healthcare providers should read the relevant Medication Guide or communication materials included in the product-specific approved REMS to learn about the risk(s).

What materials are included in the REMS?

The REMS includes a REMS Document. In addition, the REMS includes the following materials intended for patients and healthcare providers. For a specific Medication Guide of a product in the Androgel 1.62% REMS, see the DailyMed link(s).

Material Name	Material Name Link
REMS document (PDF)	https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/rems/Androgel_1.62_2015.05.11_REMS_document.pdf

What updates have been made to the REMS?

Date	Summary of change
05/11/2015	Modified to add the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events associated with testosterone replacement therapy to the Medication Guide.
11/14/2014	Modified to add a new application site diagram in the Medication Guide.
06/19/2014	Modified to add the risk of venous thromboembolic events associated with testosterone use to the Medication Guide.
05/20/2013	Modified to add the new applicant name, address, and contact information to the Medication Guide.
09/07/2012	Modified to add information for a new container closure system and for language that is more consistent with Androgel 1% to the Medication Guide.
04/29/2011	Approval of the REMS.

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