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LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillator

6 April 2021

Product defect correction - lid magnet may dislodge and cause early battery depletion

Various medicines containing Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium

23 March 2021

Recall of various medicines containing Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium - updated recalled medicines
AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S COVID-19 vaccine

19 March 2021

Update - European and UK reviews find no proven link with blood clots
AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S COVID-19 vaccine

19 March 2021

Update - Expert review finds no evidence of increased risk of anaphylaxis
COVID-19 vaccines - safety and effectiveness in older adults

10 March 2021

Data on real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines approved in Australia provides reassurance about their safety in older people
New legislation to support medicine substitutions

5 March 2021

New legislation has been passed allowing pharmacists to substitute a medicine when the patient's usual medicine is in 'serious scarcity'.
TGA collecting COVID-19 vaccine side effect reports

1 March 2021

Safety monitoring

Shortage of sertraline tablets

16 February 2021

The TGA has issued a Serious Shortage Substitution Notice (SSSN) for sertraline tablets
Resurrection Male Sexual Enhancement Capsules

10 February 2021

Resurrection Male Sexual Enhancement capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Pregabalin and gabapentin

1 February 2021

Safety advisory - enhanced warnings relating to abuse and dependence

Ergometrine maleate injection (500 microgram/mL) ampoule

21 January 2021

Alternative product approved to address expected shortage
Medicines containing Eucommia ulmoides (known as Du-Zhong or Tu-chung)

13 January 2021

Safety advisory – contains latex (statement includes Chinese translation 中文翻译)