− in adults, children and adolescents on haemodialysis to treat symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic renal failure (kidney disease). − in adult patients on peritoneal dialysis to treat symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic renal failure (kidney disease). − in adult patients with renal insufficiency not yet on dialysis to treat severe anaemia associated with kidney disease accompanied by clinical symptoms. − in adult patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumours, malignant lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) or multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer) to treat anaemia and reduce the need for a blood transfusion, if the doctor decides there may be a high risk for needing for a blood transfusion. − in moderately anaemic patients who are going to have surgery and prior to it, donate blood so that their own blood can be given to them during or after surgery (autologous pre-donation).