Official announcements
Safety warnings
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messages in brief
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01/07/2015
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends new measures to ensure the safe and successful use of epinephrine auto-injectors. Introduction of new training material Patients should always carry two auto-injectors for safety. Measures at EU level…
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30/06/2015
On May 12, 2015, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that - in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No. 726/2004 - starting on July 1, 2015, the search for suspected ADRs published in the scientific literature will be conducted by…
Recall
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Medicines
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30/06/2015
In a letter dated June 26, 2015, the marketing authorization holder informed its customers that ongoing stability tests have revealed values outside the specification for the degradation product ketolactam. The reason lies in a too long holding time…
messages in brief
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23/06/2015
As of June 25, Austrian pharmacies will be allowed to sell over-the-counter medicines over the Internet - BMG and BASG launch educational campaign
Recall
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Medicines
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02/06/2015
The parallel distributor has informed its supplied customers in a letter dated June 2, 2015, that the affected batch A229473D is being recalled due to a falsification of the packaging. The marketing authorization holder "Gilead Sciences International…
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28/05/2015
Situation in Austria As of June 25, 2015, remote sales of over-the-counter pharmaceutical specialties approved in Austria will be made possible. Interested domestic, public pharmacies can register for this with immediate effect. more information:…
Recall
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Medicines
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28/05/2015
The marketing authorization holder has informed its supplied customers that a slightly increased level of oxidized methionine was found in stability tests after 12 months of storage. Methionine is part of the structure of erythropoietin, and…
Recall
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Medicines
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21/05/2015
Sandoz GmbH has informed all supplied customers in a letter dated 20.05.2015 that deviations in the release of the active ingredient were found in stability tests for batches with the old shelf life of 36 months. These deviations are due to the aging…
Safety warnings
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messages in brief
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12/05/2015
Measures at EU level The European Medicines Agency (EMA) would like to increase the acceptance of participation of children and adolescents in clinical trials. To this end, a questionnaire has been designed that is aimed at children and adolescents…
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messages in brief
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28/04/2015
The Federal Office informs about recommendations of the European Medicines Agency EMA regarding a restriction of the use of new hepatitis C drugs together with amiodarone. Measures at EU level The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has confirmed that…