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.
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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 for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.
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Our investigation into the potential for reduced effectiveness of oral contraception during initiation or dose escalations with Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has found that this association could not be ruled out.
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Product warnings across the GLP-1 RA class of medicines have been aligned to ensure consistent information regarding the potential risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviours.
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The Product Information for denosumab products indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis have been updated to strengthen the existing warning for multiple vertebral fractures following discontinuation or delay of treatment.
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Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.
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Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.