Published: 13 December 2017

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Quarterly Summary of Medsafe’s Early Warning System Communications

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Prescriber Update 38(3): 63
December 2017

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
16 October 2017	Consumer Information Leaflet	Taking metformin for gestational diabetes (PDF 255 KB, 2 pages)
29 September 2017	Media Release	Medsafe highlights the dangers of purchasing medicines over the internet
22 September 2017	Alert Communication	Consumer Level Recall - Maxiclear Sinus & Pain Relief and Maxiclear Cold & Flu Relief
25 August 2017	Monitoring Communication	Watch out for INR changes when direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are used concomitantly with warfarin
21 August 2017	Alert Communication	Gadolinium based contrast agents for MRI and retention of gadolinium in the brain

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