Published: 2 June 2016

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Prescriber Update 37(2): 26
June 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	Title
2 March 2016	Alert	Vit.D3 – important information for patients with a peanut or soya allergy
3 March 2016	Monitoring	Ticagrelor (Brilinta) and a possible association with depression / suicidality added to the Medicine Monitoring scheme
9 March 2016	Consumer Information	Quitting Smoking and the Effect on Medicines (PDF 204 KB, 1 page)
29 March 2016	Consumer Information	Medicines for depression or other mental disorders and difficulties with sex (PDF 252 KB, 1 page)

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