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Pneumococcal vaccine update

On 1 July 2026, some significant changes were made to the recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination in adults. Considerable changes were also made to the childhood schedule in September last year. Pneumococcal disease is caused…

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GLP-1 Analogues: New Warning for Rare Vision Disorder

Drugline Volume 554

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released a safety alert regarding the risk of eye disorders with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues. These medicines are used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, and include: Dulaglutide…

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Aseptic Preparation of Medicinal Products in Health Establishments – Overview of PIC/S PE 010-4 Annex 1 (Part 2)

Annex 1 of PIC/S PE 010 is one of the supplements to the core chapters of PIC/S PE 010 Guide. It focuses exclusively on the Sterile Preparation of Medicinal Products in healthcare establishments. Its…

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Discontinuation of Phenytoin Ampoules 100mg/2mL

DrugAlert Volume 1071

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that phenytoin 100mg ampoules have been discontinued as follows: DBL Phenytoin Injection Phenytoin sodium 100mg/2mL ARTG 46942  Phenytoin Juno Phenytoin sodium 100mg/2mL ARTG 117872 Both brands of phenytoin…

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New Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis

Drugline Volume 553

Rozanolixizumab is now available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of generalised myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterised by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigability. Rozanolixizumab is a monoclonal…

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Availability of Phenobarbitone 200 mg Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 1070

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that Aspen Pharmacare is anticipating a supply interruption for Phenobarbitone 200 mg Ampoules as follows: Phenobarbitone Injection Phenobarbitone 200 mg/mL ARTG 175471 This supply interruption is expected to occur…

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August 2026

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