medicine shortages
Fentanyl shortage continues
There has been unexpected increase in demand, but thankfully shortage of one brand has been resolved Back in early June we reported that several formulations of fentanyl citrate had gone …
Hep A & Hep B vaccine shortages
GSK and the TGA have warned they are anticipating a stock shortage for the combined adult vaccine this month GSK has written saying it is anticipating an intermittent shortage of …
Shortage processes need to change: pharmacists
More needs to be done so situations mirroring last year’s metformin shortages don’t happen again, they say Medicines shortages are rife and the current processes don’t seem to be helping, …
Medicines shortages rife, say hospital pharmacists
Shortages are more prevalent than previously thought and pharmacists are struggling to keep up, survey reveals Results gathered from 280 health care facilities across Australia by the Society of Hospital …
Medicines shortages worsen around the world
Amid worsening medicines shortages, FIP is taking a look at how the problem is managed globally A new report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) contains an overview of some …
Metformin shortage crisis continues
The Metformin shortage crisis continues, as the TGA advises more products have been updated to limited availability The TGA advised health professionals and consumers today that while the classification of …
Zostavax shortage due to unexpected popularity
Reports have emerged two weeks after the shingles vaccine was added to the National Immunisation Program Zostavax is Australia’s only vaccine to protect against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, and on 1 …