Published: 10 June 2015
Publications
Quarterly Summary of Medsafe’s Early Warning System Communications
Prescriber Update 36(2): 30
June 2015
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/safety/EWS/EWS.asp).
Date | Communication | Topic |
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22 December 2014 | Alert | Domperidone (Motilium, Prokinex) - conclusion of review of benefits and risks of harm |
9 February 2015 | Monitoring | UPDATE - Bisphosphonates and possible risk of optic neuritis |
7 April 2015 | Monitoring | Guaifenesin (Guaiphenesin) and possible risk of tinnitus added to the medicines monitoring () scheme |
29 April 2015 | Alert | Changes to the use of bromhexine or codeine-containing cough and cold medicines in children |
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