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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 Midazolam Viatris 5mg/1mL

DrugAlert Volume 1003

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Viatris is experiencing some supply issues for midazolam as follows: Midazolam Viatris Midazolam 5 mg/1 mL ARTG 160207 Normal supplies of this product are expected to return…

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Availability of Xylocaine® 1% Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 1002

Further to DrugAlert vol 1000, HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Aspen Pharmacare is experiencing a supply interruption for Xylocaine® 1% ampoules as follows: Xylocaine® 1% Ampoules, 2mL Lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride 20mg/2mL ARTG 12013 …

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Availability of Heparin

DrugAlert Volume 1001

Dear Valued Client, HPS Pharmacies wish to provide an update on the availability of heparin, as shown in the table below. Product Brand Status 50 IU/5mL (ampoules) Pfizer Unavailable Normal supplies expected April 2026…

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Availability of Xylocaine® 1% Ampoules (2mL)

DrugAlert Volume 1000

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Aspen Pharmacare is anticipating a supply interruption for Xylocaine® 1% (20mg/2mL) ampoules as follows: Xylocaine® 1% Ampoules, 2mL Lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride 20mg/2mL ARTG 12013 This supply interruption is…

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Discontinuation of Nicorette® Inhalator

DrugAlert Volume 999

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Johnson & Johnson has discontinued Nicorette® inhalation cartridges, as follows: Nicorette® Inhalation Cartridge Nicotine 15mg ARTG 80874 Alternative presentations of nicotine replacement therapy remain available. This includes nicotine…

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Availability of Amiodarone Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 998

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Juno Pharmaceuticals is experiencing a supply interruption for Amiodarone Juno ampoules as follows: Amiodarone Juno Ampoules Amiodarone hydrochloride 150mg/3mL ARTG 233673 There are currently limited supplies available of…

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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)