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Desmopressin (DDAVP)

This resource has also been translated into the following languages, with permission from the WFH, by NMOs: Polish Desmopressin (DDAVP) may be the treatment of choice for patients with mild or moderate hemophilia A and type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD). This Fact Sheet presents essential information about this synthetic medicine which costs much less than […]

Desmopressin (DDAVP) – Polish

Also Available In: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese This is not an official WFH translation. This resource has been translated with permission by a WFH National Member Organization (NMO), and is shared here with their kind permission. Translating organizations are encouraged to have translations reviewed by local experts, the WFH is not responsible for […]

Guide to National Tenders for the Purchase of Clotting Factor Concentrates

This guide explains how a national procurement system of factor concentrates can help to ensure that people with bleeding disorders have access to treatment which is not only sufficient in quantity, but also meets the required standards in relation to safety, efficacy, and quality. The second edition includes diverse case studies, discussion of prolonged half-life […]

A Study of Reported Factor IX Use Around the World

Presents data on the reported use of factor IX (FIX) per country. FIX use varies considerably, even among the wealthiest countries, and increases with economic capacity. Trends also suggest that consumption of FIX has been increasing at a greater rate in high-income countries.