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Customer Services

 

A dedicated team is available to support you with any queries relating to the APO-go® PEN and APO-Go® INFUSION devices. Contact us to:

  • Arrange delivery of APO-go® medication within 36 hours direct to pharmacy
  • Request a response to any problems relating to APO-go® therapy
  • Ask for support from Britannia specialist nurses
  • Access 24-hour technical support

Tel: +44 (0)808 196 4242 

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  2. SmPC: APO-go Pen 10mg/ml Solution for Injection. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2232/smpc. Accessed 20 Nov 2020.
  3. 3. SmPC: APO-go PFS 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion in Pre-filled Syringe. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3908/smpc. Accessed 20 Nov 2020.
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Parkinson’s UK Website. https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/parkinsons-symptoms.

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