Published: 8 December 2016

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Quarterly Summary of Medsafe’s Early Warning System Communications

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Prescriber Update 37(4): 63
December 2016

The early warning system provides current and historical information on safety concerns for medicines and medical devices. These warnings are intended to help consumers and healthcare professionals make informed decisions about their use of medicines and medical devices.

More information about the early warning system can be found on the Medsafe website (www.medsafe.govt.nz/Projects/B2/EWS.asp).

Consumer Information Leaflets provide information about medicines and medical devices or medical conditions to consumers.

Date	Communication	Topic
11 November	Consultations	Outcome of consultation on proposed changes to the data sheet format
28 October	Medicines	Influenza Vaccine Composition
27 September	Medical Devices	Surgical Mesh - Implementation of Government Response to Health Committee Recommendations
22 September	Consultations	Change to warning statements on labels of OTC loratadine and desloratadine medicines
9 September	Alert Communication	Consumer Level Recall – GlucaGen® HypoKit 1 mg solution for injection

If you would like to receive Medsafe's early warning communications you can subscribe at www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/subscribe.asp