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Pharmacists could help ‘dire’ GP situation
An anonymous doctor has told media more than 200 people are being turned away from GP surgeries a day in Ballarat alone… but pharmacists want to help The medical professional …
Mylan offers free short-expiry EpiPens during shortage
EpiPen Jr is likely to be back in stock by mid-November, Mylan has advised In the meantime, Mylan has announced that it will supply eligible patients an EpiPen Jr 150mcg …
Bactroban shortage over
Production issues now resolved, manufacturer tells TGA Manufacturing issues that led to a shortage of the impetigo treatment Bactroban have been resolved, the TGA says. GSK, manufacturer of the treatment …
New shortage warning
Angina patients hit with a new shortage as replacement product supply now in peril There are now fears for the supply of a product arranged as a replacement for an …
Regulatory revelations
New PBS listings from special meeting revealed, while the TGA warns on a new product shortage A special meeting of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in December 2016 …
A potentially costly missed conception
Most pharmacists may be aware that there is a current shortage of Clomiphene 75mg, a drug used for anovulatory infertility Due to this shortage, we have seen several reports where …
Long-term Clomifene shortage
Pharmacists will need to order an alternative product, says TGA Pharmacies will need to organise a Clomid alternative due to a shortage of clomifene (clomiphene) 50mg tablets, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) …
Metformin shortage
Pharmacists told to order minimum stock quantities to avoid further shortages The TGA is advising consumers and health professionals that there is a shortage of metformin extended release tablets. The …
Bactroban shortage alert
Manufacturing issues lead to shortage of popular impetigo remedy The TGA is advising health professionals and consumers that there is a shortage of Bactroban (mupirocin) 20 mg/g ointment tubes. Bactroban …