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. You may also be interested in our Product Information safety updates - April 2022.
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 notification when new articles are published.
Featured Safety updates
- Live vaccines – what are the contraindications?Medicines Safety Update - Information for health professionals
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- Check for pholcodine use before general anaesthesiaHealth professionals should check if patients undergoing general anaesthesia have used products containing pholcodine in the previous 12 months.
- Product Information safety updates – February 2023Medicines Safety Update - Information for health professionals