Published: 1 September 2016
Publications
Quarterly Summary of Recent Safety Communications
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 |
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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 | 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
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www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/subscribe.asp