Safety updates
A Safety update gives practical information on the safety of health products and emerging safety issues. These updates are provided for health professionals.
The Safety updates replaced the Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin in 2010.
Find archived copies 1995 to 2009 at the National Library of Australia in Trove Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin archive
Search the Article index from 1982 to 2009
Medicine safety updates
Medicines Safety Update (MSU) provides health professionals with practical information and advice on drug safety and information about emerging safety issues. The articles also provide information on adverse event reporting and how health professionals can contribute to safety monitoring in Australia. Safety update articles are published as relevant topics arise.
Health professionals and interested persons can subscribe and receive email notifications when new articles are published.
Medical devices safety updates
Medical Devices Safety Update (MDSU) provides health professionals with practical information and advice on medical device safety and information about emerging safety issues. The articles provide information on adverse event reporting and how health professionals can contribute to safety monitoring in Australia. Safety update articles are published as relevant topics arise.
Health professionals and interested persons can subscribe and receive email notifications when new articles are published.
Latest Safety updates
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Information about the indications for the individual products and how to avoid administration errors.
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New warnings added of risks during anaesthesia or deep sedation.
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Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.
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Updated illustrations clarify how to use measuring syringe for oral solutions.
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Risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome added to Product Information.
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Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.