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Neo-Mercazole Alert

The TGA has issued guidance for patients in the light of the global shortage of Neo-Mercazole (carbimazole) confirming that an alternative supply will not be available from pharmacies until mid-November.

In the meantime carbimazole is only available in Australia from Link Healthcare through the Special Access Scheme, and the company will provide the item at a price such that the usual concessional payment of $5.90 is maintained. However compounding pharmacy Slade Pharmacy is also able to supply carbimazole 5mg capsules and can fulfil orders nationally with 48 hours notice.

For more information call 03 9565 4400.

Source: pharmacydaily.com.au, Thursday 24 October 2013