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Accu-Chek Spirit recall
Insulin leakage concerns prompt recall of Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system Patients using the Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system are being urged to stop using the product if …
Manufacturing error prompts product recall
Metagenics is recalling a single batch of its Ethical Nutrients Mega magnesium raspberry powder The Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed that practitioner-only natural medicines firm, Metagenics has launched a recall …
Unclear when Champix drought will end
Pfizer embarks on total US recall because of carcinogen concerns A total voluntary recall of Pfizer’s smoking cessation drug in the US last week because of continued concerns around carcinogen …
Recall underway
Consumer concerns over difficulties contacting manufacturer after Philips initiates a recall of some of its CPAP and other devices The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued updated advice about the ongoing …
Recalls underway
TGA issues a number of new product recall, shortage and safety advisory notices The TGA has issued a series of immediately pre-Christmas product recall, product shortage and safety advisory alerts. …
Rising number of issues
The numbers of medicine recalls and reported shortages increased substantially during the second half of 2019 Australian pharmacists were active in reporting medicine adverse events, and the number of medicine …
Product shortages
TGA releases list of Ranitidine products impacted by recall Ranitidine tablets and oral liquids are now in short supply as a number of commonly-used brands have been recalled from pharmacies, …
Recall underway
Recall notice issued for several Zantac brands following contamination fear The TGA is advising consumers and health professionals that several ranitidine-containing products have been removed from the Australian market due …
Pressure rising
TGA investigating the possible contamination of blood pressure medications A new warning has been issued by the TGA on the potential contamination of ‘sartan’ angiotensin receptor blockers. In a release …
Recall alert for Valsartan
Detection of trace element impurity leads to a recall of Apotex’s Valsartan product range Apotex Pty Ltd, in consultation with the TGA, has issued a recalling of all batches and …
Dark particles prompt product recall
Apotex has announced that, in consultation with the TGA, it is recalling three batches of Apo-Perindopril Arginine 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. The affected products and batch numbers are: …
Reminder: Urgent recall of Gentamicin Injection
There is potential for allergic reactions due to higher than expected amounts of histamine in the drugs, says TGA/Pfizer Consumers and health professionals are advised that Pfizer Australia, in consultation …