Alerts

Testing indicates the presence of Ralstonia pickettii in additional saline products manufactured at Legency Remedies Private. All batches of these products are now being recalled from the Australian market.

We're continuing to investigate and take action on the potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii. Read about the latest round of product recalls.

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd is alerting patients who have an implanted SynchroMed II Pump that it may not function properly after they undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedure.

We are aware of an emerging trend for telehealth providers to offer compounded semaglutide-like products. Compounded semaglutide-like products are ‘unapproved’ therapeutic goods and have not been evaluated by us for safety, quality and efficacy.

We have been notified of a shortage of Bicillin L-A (benzathine benzylpenicillin) and are working with stakeholders to provide advice to patients and healthcare professionals

BAIWEI Maximum Powerful tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sildenafil, which may interact with some prescription drugs. This may lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Bigger Longer More Time More Sperms capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sildenafil, which may interact with some prescription drugs. This may lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Li Da Daidaihua capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sibutramine. This increases the risk of cardiac events and stroke.

Kin Fertility Pty Ltd is recalling several batches of The Prenatal capsules due to reported quality problems with the capsules. There is no indication of any safety concerns.

A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) is now approved to assist with the shortage of fluoxetine 20mg dispersible tablets

Ying Da Wang tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. They contain the undeclared substance sildenafil, which may interact with some prescription drugs. This may lower your blood pressure to dangerous levels.

There are new warnings about the risks of heart attack and stroke with taking romosozumab (Evenity). The Product Information (PI) and Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) have been updated to reflect these risks.

Our safety advisory includes information for consumers and health professionals about low levels of nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing sitagliptin.

We're continuing to monitor adverse events from masks that have magnets interacting with implantable medical devices. Find out how we're working with companies supplying these devices in Australia and international regulators.

Interpharma Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of Sodium Chloride 0.9% 30mL ampoules due to potential contamination with Ralstonia pickettii. You can return them for a refund.

We're continuing to investigate and take action about the potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii. Read about a product recall and quarantines.

The availability of all strengths of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) will be limited until 31 August 2024, due to unexpected high demand. Patients and healthcare professionals should check the Medicine Shortage Reports Database for the latest supply information.

We're aware of Ralstonia pickettii cases in patients across Australia and are working closely with health departments to investigate the possible role of therapeutic goods.

Read information for consumers and health professionals about low levels of nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing duloxetine.

Find out how we are investigating low levels of the nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing fluoxetine. Read information for consumers and health professionals.

There's a shortage of fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets (Zactin Tabs) due to manufacturing issues. The shortage is expected to continue until 29 February 2024.

If you've purchased APOHEALTH Paracetamol Pain Relief paracetamol 500 mg film-coated tablets in a bottle, ensure it is kept out of reach of children. This product does not have child-resistant packaging.

ResMed Pty Ltd is updating the safety information and warnings for their masks that have magnets.

FIT-BioCeuticals Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of BioCeuticals Zinc Drops. In these batches, the zinc and the liquid are separating, which means that you may not get the correct dose of zinc.

If you use a glucose monitoring device or system, it may be affected by the Optus mobile and WiFi outage. Be alert and report any concerns to your health care professional.