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Topical Tacrolimus Added to the PBS

Drugline Volume 558

From October 1 2026, tacrolimus 0.1% ointment will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Eligible patients must be at least 16 years of age and have…

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National Model for Clinical Governance

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care recently released the 2026 National Model for Clinical Governance, providing updated guidance on clinical governance to help health services deliver consistently high-quality care. The…

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Expansion of PBS Listing for Pembrolizumab

Drugline Volume 557

From 1 September 2026, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing for pembrolizumab was significantly expanded with the addition of a multi-cancer listing. The new listing provides subsidised access for patients with immunotherapy sensitive advanced…

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Availability of Mitomycin Omegapharm 20mg

DrugAlert Volume 1079

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Omegapharm is experiencing a supply interruption for mitomycin vials as follows: Mitomycin Omegapharm Mitomycin 20mg ARTG 243554 This supply interruption is related to a quality discrepancy identified in…

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Missed Medication Doses

A missed or delayed dose of time critical medicines can cause harm to the patient or compromise the therapeutic effect, resulting in suboptimal therapy. Knowledge of the half-life of a medication helps in identifying…

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Availability of DBL™ Diazepam Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 1078

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Pfizer is anticipating a supply interruption for diazepam ampoules as follows: DBL™ Diazepam Ampoules Diazepam 10mg/2ml ARTG 115049 This supply interruption is expected to occur between late September…

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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