Uvadex™

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UVADEX (methoxsalen) is indicated for extracorporeal administration with the THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis System for the: treatment of steroid-refractory and steroid-intolerant chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) in adults following allogeneic HSC transplantation. palliative treatment of the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that is unresponsive to other forms of treatment.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, concentrated
• Extracorporeal circulation - via photopheresis
• Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 12 x 10 mL vials

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under the following PBS item codes:

• 12876Q (Opens in new tab)
• 12156T (Opens in new tab)
• 12854M (Opens in new tab)
• 12855N (Opens in new tab)
• 12162D (Opens in new tab)
• 12154Q (Opens in new tab)
• 12839R (Opens in new tab)
• 12173Q (Opens in new tab)

Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: methoxsalen

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

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