Published: 1 September 2016

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Prescriber Update 37(3): 35
September 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
6 July 2016 Consumer Information Can I take St John's wort with other medicines? (PDF 244 KB, 1 page)
21 June 2016 Media Release Medsafe Warns of the Dangers of Purchasing Medicines Over the Internet
30 May 2016 Consumer Information The Pros and Cons of Taking Statins (PDF 250 KB, 2 pages)
26 May 2016 Monitoring M² Logo Rivaroxaban, dabigatran and apixaban and possible risk of hair loss (alopecia) added to the medicines monitoring scheme
26 May 2016 Monitoring Apex e-chamber spacer device - user issues with valve and round mouthpiece


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

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