Revised: 18 December 2023
Information for Consumers
Information that everyone should know about medicines and medical devices including updates on staying safe and healthy.
Things you should know
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2026 | Notices | Adverse Reactions Reporting Webform will be temporarily unavailable from Tuesday 9 June 2026 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. |
| 4/6/2026 | Media Release | Tighter controls on nitrous oxide come into force |
| 4/6/2026 | Publications | Prescriber Update Vol. 47. No. 2 - June 2026 |
| 20/5/2026 | Notices | The verification pathway rules have been made |
| 20/5/2026 | Consultation | Outcome of Consultation on Verification Rules for New Medicine Applications (pdf 244 KB, 24 pages) |
| 24/4/2026 | Monitoring Communication | Further Update - Estradot (estradiol) transdermal patches: reports of quality and efficacy concerns |
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