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Discontinuation of Flamazine® Cream

DrugAlert Volume 1038

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Smith & Nephew has discontinued Flamazine® cream as follows:  Flamazine® Cream Jar   Silver sulfadiazine 1.0% w/w, 500g ARTG 159338  Flamazine® Cream Tube   Silver sulfadiazine 1.0%…

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Discontinuation of Mivacron® Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 1037

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Aspen has discontinued Mivacron® ampoules as follows:  Mivacron® Ampoules   Mivacurium (as chloride) 20mg/10mL ARTG 42947 There is no Australian-registered alternative product available. Internationally registered alternatives may…

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Odevixibat on the PBS

Drugline Volume 540

Odevixibat has recently been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). PFIC is a collection of rare genetic conditions of impaired bile formation and secretion….

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Availability of Apresoline® Ampoules

DrugAlert Volume 1036

Further to DrugAlert vol 1027, HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that the supply disruption of Apresoline® (hydralazine) 20 mg Powder for Injection is ongoing. To ensure continuity of supply, HPS Pharmacies have organised and…

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Availability of Tranexamic Acid Tablets

DrugAlert Volume 1035

HPS Pharmacies wish to advise that all brands of tranexamic acid 500mg tablets are continuing to experience a supply interruption as follows: Product ARTG Expected return date APO-Tranexamic Acid 272732 Late February 2026 Cyklokapron®…

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Safe Use of Long-acting Antipsychotic Injections

Inadequate adherence to antipsychotic therapies is one of the main barriers to optimal symptom control in schizophrenia. Discontinuation of antipsychotics is associated with an increased risk of disease relapse, hospitalisation, suicide, and reduced social…

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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