New innovative delivery system for

Enbrel® (etanercept)

Taken from NRAS magazine, Winter 2009

Enbrel (etanercept) is now available as a pre-filled auto-injector device, known as the Enbrel MYCLIC pen. This pen is a single-use auto-injector, designed to deliver Enbrel as a 50mg subcutaneous injection. It has been developed to offer ease-of-use and enhance patient confidence with the injection process.

The Enbrel MYCLIC pen incorporates a number of features to help people administer the drug including a mechanism to prevent accidental or premature misfiring of the pen device, and a large window to display the progress of the injection. The pen also features an audible click to confirm that the injection has been completed. The design philosophy has been to minimise the opportunity for any confusion or mistakes.

It is thought that people with limited dexterity will, in particular, welcome the new pen. In addition, people who suffer from a fear of needles might appreciate the fact that the pen has a needle safety shield to keep the needle hidden before, during, and after the injection.