Страните- членки трябва да уведомяват ЕМЕА, на интервали от 6 месеца, след решението на Комисията, за следното: o Статуса на прилагане на ППБ в рамките на всяка съответна страна- членка o Изчисление на потреблението за всяка съответна страна- членка
3 o Frequency (before commencing, monthly during treatment and after finishing treatment) • Need to stop Thalidomide Celgene immediately upon suspicion of pregnancy • Need to tell treating doctor immediately upon suspicion of pregnancy Safety advice for men • The need to avoid foetal exposure • That thalidomide is found in semen and the need to use condoms if sexual partner is pregnant or is a women with childbearing potential not using effective contraception • That if his partner becomes pregnant he should inform his treating doctor immediately and always use a condom during intercourse • That he should not donate semen during therapy and for one week following discontinuation of thalidomide