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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

While COVID-19 may no longer be considered a public health emergency, it continues to have a significant impact on health services and the community. Residential aged care homes (RACH) continue to experience outbreaks. As…

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Discontinuation of Lasix® 40mg Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 928

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Sanofi-Aventis is discontinuing Lasix® 40mg ampoules as follows: Lasix® Ampoules Furosemide 40mg/4mL ARTG 76767 Other strengths of furosemide ampoules are not affected by this notice. Retain this notice…

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Discontinuation of Tracleer® Tablets

DrugAlert Volume 927

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Janssen-Cilag is discontinuing Tracleer® tablets as follows: Tracleer® Tablets Bosentan 62.5mg ARTG 91919 Tracleer® Tablets Bosentan 125mg ARTG 91920 The decision to discontinue Tracleer® tablets is a commercial…

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New Medication for Hot Flushes

The neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist, fezolinetant, is now available for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause. This is the first non-hormonal medication approved for this indication. The physiology of…

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Discontinuation of Voltaren® Eye Drops and Suppositories

DrugAlert Volume 926

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Novartis Pharmaceuticals have discontinued their diclofenac eye drops and suppository preparations as follows: Voltaren® Ophtha Eye Drops Diclofenac sodium 1mg/mL ARTG 96654  Voltaren® Suppository Diclofenac 12.5mg ARTG 96797…

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Medication-Overuse Headache

Medication-overuse headache is a neurologic disorder that can cause significant disability and suffering. This condition typically only occurs in patients with migraine or tension headaches and is associated with overuse of medications for the…

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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