The following table is a repository of information for NSW Health clinicians focusing on medication safety issues that may pose a risk to NSW Health patients or services. This includes supply disruptions, recalls, discontinuations, and current or emerging safety concerns.
Where a shortage involves a medicine listed on the NSW Medicines Formulary, any substitute(s) specified on this page are considered Formulary-approved for use during the shortage period.
This table is not a comprehensive list of all medicine shortages, discontinuations or recalls reported nationally and may not be applicable to clinicians outside of NSW Health. For further information, refer to the Therapeutic Goods Administration Medicine Shortage Reports Database and safety updates.
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The information is intended as a guide only and does not necessarily equate to expert opinion. The CEC does not endorse or recommend the use of any particular medication or medical device. Interpretation of recommendations should always be taken in context with the patient’s current condition and formal clinical assessment. While the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. The State of New South Wales is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored or in any way interpreted and used by a user.