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DrugAlert provides timely advice direct to your inbox and is based on information from drug manufacturers regarding critical changes to medication access such as the discontinuation, short supply or unavailability, recalls and other important drug-related information. See below to view the most recent volumes of DrugAlert.

Availability of Salbutamol Nebules

DrugAlert Volume 1063

Further to DrugAlert vol 1039, HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that all brands are continuing to experience a supply interruption for salbutamol 5mg nebules as follows: Ventolin® Nebules Salbutamol 5mg/2.5mL ARTG 12534 Salbutamol Cipla Inhalation Ampoules…

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Discontinuation of Gastrografin® and Urografin® 30%

DrugAlert Volume 1062

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Bayer is discontinuing the following contrast media products: Gastrografin® Oral Liquid Sodium amidotrizoate / amidotrizoate meglumine ARTG 10684 and 471827 Urografin® 10mL Ampoules Sodium amidotrizoate / amidotrizoate meglumine ARTG…

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Drug Recall for Cipla Hydrocortisone Vials

DrugAlert Volume 1061

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Cipla Australia, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has issued a drug recall for hydrocortisone vials as follows: Cipla Hydrocortisone Vials Hydrocortisone (as sodium succinate) 100 mg…

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Availability of Prostin® E2

DrugAlert Volume 1060

Further to DrugAlert vol 1040, HPS Pharmacies wish to provide an update on the availability of Prostin® E2 as follows: Prostin® E2 Vaginal Gel Dinoprostone 1mg ARTG 9983 Prostin® E2 Vaginal Gel Dinoprostone 2mg ARTG 9984 Normal supplies…

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Availability of Nitrostat® Sublingual Tablets

DrugAlert Volume 1059

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Viatris is experiencing a supply interruption for Nitrostat® sublingual tablets as follows: Nitrostat® 300 mcg Glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) sublingual tablets   This product was approved for supply under Section 19A…

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Availability of Isoniazid 100mg

DrugAlert Volume 1058

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Arrotex are anticipating a supply interruption for isoniazid tablets as follows: Isoniazid Tablets Isoniazid 100 mg ARTG 13455 Supplies are expected to be impacted from late May 2026…

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August 2023

Availability of Mirena® (Aug. 01 2023)

July 2023

November 2020

February 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)

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)

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)

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)