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The use of calcitonin-gene related peptide antagonists in pregnancy and lactation – a brief safety review

INTRODUCTION: Migraine headaches impose a substantial level of pain and disruption to a person’s quality of life. (Malmberg-Ceder, Soinila et al. 2022) Common triggers for migraine included physical activity, poor sleep hygiene, physical and…

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Discontinuation of Phospho-Soda® Oral Solution

DrugAlert Volume 1017

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Chiesi Australia is discontinuing Phospho-Soda Oral Solution as follows: Phospho-Soda Oral Solution Dibasic sodium phosphate + monobasic sodium phosphate ARTG 283520 Phospho-Soda® Oral Solution is indicated for use…

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Edaravone on the PBS

Drugline Volume 525

Edaravone was recently added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Oxidative stress is thought to be a key factor in the progression of ALS, causing damage…

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Availability of Capecitabine 500mg Tablets

DrugAlert Volume 1016

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that both suppliers are experiencing a supply interruption for capecitabine 500mg tablets as follows: Xelabine Capecitabine 500mg ARTG 213045  Capecitabine Sandoz Capecitabine 500mg ARTG 201800 This supply interruption is…

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Availability of Zyprexa® IM 10mg

DrugAlert Volume 1015

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Pharmaco Australia is experiencing a supply interruption for Zyprexa® IM as follows:   Zyprexa IM® Vial Olanzapine 10mg ARTG 76867   This supply interruption is expected to be…

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Availability of Prazosin Tablets

DrugAlert Volume 1014

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that all suppliers are experiencing a supply interruption for prazosin 1mg and 2mg tablets, as follows: Product ARTG Estimated return date APO-Prazosin 1 mg 73858 End-August 2025 APO-Prazosin 2…

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November 2020

February 2020

Xerostomia (Feb. 27 2020)

Availability of Glucose Intravenous Infusion (Feb. 26 2020)

Availability of Ephedrine Hydrochloride (Feb. 26 2020)

Availability of OsmoLax® (Feb. 26 2020)

Availability of Famotidine (Feb. 26 2020)

Availability of BenPen™ (Feb. 21 2020)

Availability of Carbimazole (Feb. 21 2020)

Availability of Calcium Gluconate Gel (Feb. 21 2020)

Availability of Pindolol (Feb. 21 2020)

Availability of Bleomycin Vials (Feb. 21 2020)

Non-Steroidal Topical Therapy for Dermatitis (Feb. 20 2020)

Availability of Prazosin (Feb. 20 2020)

Availability of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Feb. 20 2020)

Availability of Dantrolene (Feb. 20 2020)

Availability of Minipress® (Feb. 20 2020)

Availability of Verapamil Tablets (Feb. 19 2020)

Availability of Carafate® Tablets (Feb. 19 2020)

Availability of Pneumovax® 23 (Feb. 18 2020)

Availability of Span-K® Tablets (Feb. 17 2020)

Availability of Irinotecan (Feb. 17 2020)

Defect correction for Palexia® SR 100mg (Feb. 14 2020)

Availability of Haemorol™ (Feb. 14 2020)

Availability of Primacin® (Feb. 14 2020)

Availability of EpiPen® Jr. (Feb. 14 2020)

Monoclonal Antibodies for Migraine (Feb. 13 2020)

Availability of Amoxicillin & Clavulanic Acid Suspension (Feb. 12 2020)

Availability of Emollient Ointment Sterile (Feb. 11 2020)

Availability of Hydroxocobalamin Ampoules (Feb. 11 2020)

Availability of Fleet® Ready-to-Use Enema (Feb. 07 2020)

Availability of Gentamicin Ampoules (Feb. 07 2020)

Availability of Hand Sanitisers (Feb. 07 2020)

Availability of Ciprofloxacin IV (Feb. 07 2020)

Updated PBS-listing for Pembrolizumab in treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (Feb. 07 2020)

Availability of Zyban® SR Tablets (Feb. 06 2020)

Availability of DBL™ Rocuronium Bromide Vials (Feb. 05 2020)

Availability of Gastrogel Antacid® Oral Suspension (Feb. 05 2020)

Availability of Integrilin® (Feb. 05 2020)

Availability of Tamoxifen Tablets (Feb. 04 2020)

Availability of Ferro-Grad C® Tablets (Feb. 04 2020)

Availability of Minims® Phenylephrine Eye Drops (Feb. 04 2020)

Availability of Panadol® Suppositories (Feb. 04 2020)

Discontinuation of Zantac® Effervescent (Feb. 03 2020)

December 2018