Product safety

Report a problem or find information about safety, recalls and shortages.

Product safety

Report a problem or side effect

Reporting adverse events (side effects to medicines and problems with medical devices) helps make medicines and medical devices safer for everyone.
Product alerts

Read our latest product alerts on issues with health products.
Safety alerts

Stay up to date on the latest safety alerts for health products with possible risks.
Safety updates

Read our articles for health professionals about health product safety.
Product recalls

Find information about a health product recall.
System for Australian Recall Actions (SARA)

Search for products that have been recalled.
Medicine shortage alerts

Find alerts about a medicine shortage.
Medicine shortage reports database

Search for medicines that are in low supply and information about alternative medicines.
Section 19A approvals

Search approvals to import and supply medicines not in the ARTG to address medicine shortages.

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