Binocrit is used in the following situations: • to treat anaemia (low red blood cell counts) that is causing symptoms in patients with ‘ chronic renal failure’ (long-term, progressive decrease in the ability of the kidneys to work properly) or other kidney problems; • to treat anaemia in adults receiving chemotherapy for certain types of cancer and to reduce the need for blood transfusions; • to increase the amount of blood that can be taken in adult patients with moderate anaemia who are going to have an operation and donate their own blood before surgery (autologous blood transfusion); • to reduce the need for blood transfusions in adults with mild anaemia who are about to undergo major orthopaedic (bone) surgery, such as hip surgery.