Eligard 4 Month™
Active ingredients: Leuprorelin
Pack: Eligard 4 Month (1 x 30 mg syringe, 1 x inert diluent syringe), 1 pack
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
Prostate cancer,ELIGARD 7.5mg 1 month, ELIGARD 22.5mg 3 month, ELIGARD 30mg 4 month and ELIGARD 45mg 6 month are indicated for the:, Palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer., Treatment of high-risk localised and locally advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer in combination with radiotherapy.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
- Store below 8 degrees Celsius (refrigerate)
- Refrigerate
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Composite pack
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.
Component
- Injection, modified release
- Subcutaneous
- Colourless to pale yellow clear viscous solution. May contain air bubbles but if free from visible particles and foreign matter.
Component
- Injection, modified release
- Subcutaneous
- A white to off-white powder. Substantially free of foreign matter with no evidence of meltback.
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 injection, containing syringe A & syringe B.
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item code 8709J (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Leuprorelin
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
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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