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HSA Adverse Drug Reaction News 2019 Sep, Vol.21 No.2

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1 September 2019

Access and read HSA's September 2019 bulletin which covers adverse events for health products and other news.

HSA Adverse Drug Reaction News 2019 May, Vol.21 No.2

The aim of the news bulletin is to increase the awareness of adverse events related to health products amongst healthcare professionals, and to promote adverse event reporting related to health products.

This issue includes the following topics:

  • Risk of serious liver injury with Esmya® (ulipristal acetate)

  • AE case in focus: Test Yourself

  • Biotin interference with clinical laboratory tests

  • Risk of acute pancreatitis and congenital malformations associated with the use of carbimazole or thiamazole

  • What to do if you suspect a product defect

  • Regulatory update on biosimilars

  • List of Dear Healthcare Professional Letters (1 May 2019-31 Aug 2019)