eMJA: Barriers in the quest for quality drug information: salutary lessons from TGA-approved sources for thyroid-related medications

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Barriers in the quest for quality drug information: salutary lessons from TGA-approved sources for thyroid-related medications

MJA 2007 ; 186 (9): 483-485

A recent article drawing attention to the "inadequate, inaccurate or outdated" product information available for thyroid-related drugs prompted letters from several of our readers.

Deficiencies in drug interaction information
Michelle Sweidan and James F Reeve — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 483.

Specialist societies can assist
Leon A Bach — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 483.

Misleading information for consumers
David Torpy — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 483-484.

MIMS is not a stand-alone resource
Elizabeth A Donohoo — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 484.

The National Prescribing Service should lead
Jim R Stockigt — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 484.

Call in independent information sources
John S Dowden — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 484.

Medicines and breastfeeding: information is available on safe use
Lisa H Amir — Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 485.

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