medicine shortage
Vyvanse supply issues ease
Supply issues impacting ADHD medication Vyvanse are set to return to normal by the end of the month Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia is reporting that shortages of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are easing, …
Mixed news on Vyvanse shortage
There has been good, and bad, news about the ongoing shortage of the ADHD treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has an update informing of mixed news about ongoing shortages …
Update on morphine
Approval granted for the supply of overseas-registered morphine oral liquid products and new supply arrangements following Ordine discontinuation The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted approval for the supply of …
Substitution arrangement for fluoxetine
Temporary approval granted for replacement oral fluoxetine product as shortage continues Due to the shortage of fluoxetine (brand name: Zactin Tablet), the Federal Department of Health has announced it has …
Further Vyvanse shortages forecast
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia warns that a fourth strength of its ADHD medication, Vyvanse, will be in short supply Worldwide shortages of Takeda’s Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) products are expected to …
Shortage continues
TGA warns of continuing shortages of an arthritis treatment, but says the situation may be easing The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says there may be some light at the end …
Meds suppliers monitor wharf strike
Long-running pay dispute flares up again, putting medicine supplies at potential risk Medicines industry groups are closely following re-ignited threats of strike action at wharves around Australia in case it …
Paracetamol shortage reported in NZ
While a shortage of paracetamol due to manufacturing issues has been reported in New Zealand, the TGA says the same effect is unlikely to occur here in Australia New Zealand …
‘Extraordinarily frustrating and time wasting’ shortage info
A compulsory reporting system for medicines is vital, say politicians, citing PSA and patient frustration with the existing system Tony Zappia, member for Makin and the Shadow Assistant Minister for …