Published: 6 March 2014
Publications
Quarterly Summary of Medsafe’s Early Warning System Communications
Prescriber Update 35(1): 11
March 2014
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/SafetyCommunications.asp).
| Date | Communication | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 3 December 2013 | Alert | Black salve - buyer beware |
| 3 February 2014 | Monitoring |
Amitriptyline and a possible risk of peripheral coldness (cold hands
and/or feet) or Raynaud's phenomenon added to the medicines monitoring
()
scheme |
| 11 February 2014 | Alert | Utrogestan (progesterone) formulation change - important information for patients with a peanut allergy |
| 27 February 2014 | Monitoring | Effectiveness of emergency contraception may be reduced in women weighing more than 70kg |
If you would like to receive Medsafe's early warning communications you
can subscribe at www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/subscribe.asp
