‘Not sustainable’: Medicine shortages in focus The Government is being urged to shore up pharmaceutical supply chains to avoid ‘problematic’ disruptions to patient care.
In Practice: Diabetes medication shortage Strong demand for semaglutide has prompted the TGA to ask that GPs exercise care regarding off-label prescription of the medication.
Which medicines could be in short supply in 2022? The pandemic has proven time and time again that it is a potent driver of shortages – but the end of COVID-induced medicine supply issues may come sooner than expected.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: GP forced to throw out hundreds of expired COVID vaccines Plans have been announced to send unused doses overseas, but an absence of forward planning is resulting in wastage.
Government moves to ease concerns over next month’s Pfizer supply The Federal Government says Pfizer has confirmed it will meet its scheduled delivery following reports of a potential shortfall.
Supply issues remain despite positive start to general practice Pfizer rollout GPs say there is need for greater supply certainty and timely delivery ahead of another 500 practices joining the rollout next week.
How much of Australia’s vaccine supply should be exported? With predictions of local oversupply combined with shortages elsewhere, a virologist, bioethicist and GP share their views with newsGP.
Blocked vaccine shipment highlights importance of domestic production The stalled import could have affected the COVID vaccine rollout had Australia not secured local manufacturing capability.
Pandemic challenging Australia’s medication supply chains COVID-19 has severely impacted global medicine supply chains, presenting the potential for ‘real patient harm’.
Convenience store push to sell medicines met with pharmacist resistance But should restrictions on pharmacy- and pharmacist-only medicine be reviewed?