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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.

Drug Recall for Palexia® SR 50mg

DrugAlert Volume 962

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Seqirus, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has initiated a drug recall for Palexia® SR as follows: Palexia® SR 50mg Tablets Tapentadol (as hydrochloride) 50…

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Drug Recall for Folic Acid Injectables

DrugAlert Volume 961

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Medsurge, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has initiated a drug recall for folic acid injectables as follows: Folic Acid Ampoules Folic acid 5mg/1mL Products…

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Discontinuation of Xylocaine 0.5% With Adrenaline 1:200,000

DrugAlert Volume 960

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Aspen Pharmacare is discontinuing Xylocaine 0.5% With Adrenaline 1:200,000 injection vials as follows: Xylocaine 0.5% With Adrenaline 1:200,000 Vial 20mL Adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate + Lidocaine hydrochloride ARTG…

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Availability of IV Fluids Update

DrugAlert Volume 959

Further to DrugAlert vol 957, HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that multiple suppliers are continuing to experience a supply interruption for various IV fluids, including all volumes of the following products: Glucose 5% bags…

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Packaging Update for Metoprolol IV Viatris 5mg/5mL

DrugAlert Volume 958

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Viatris is updating the packaging of their metoprolol vials as follows: Metoprolol IV Viatris Vials Metoprolol tartrate 5mg/5mL ARTG 204665 The new packaging for this product will…

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Availability of Intravenous Fluids

DrugAlert Volume 957

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that multiple suppliers are experiencing supply interruptions for various IV fluids, including all volumes of the following products: Glucose 5% bags (Baxter, B. Braun, Frensenius Kabi) Hartmann’s solution bags…

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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)