Besponsa™
Active ingredients: inotuzumab ozogamicin
Pack: Besponsa 1 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
BESPONSA is indicated for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory CD22-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Refrigerate
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- White to off-white cake or powder
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 1 vial
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under the following PBS item codes:
- 11668D (Opens in new tab)
- 11673J (Opens in new tab)
- 11680R (Opens in new tab)
- 11696N (Opens in new tab)
Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: inotuzumab ozogamicin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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