Alprazolam

What is alprazolam?

Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand. Alprazolam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines.

It is used for short-term relief of anxiety or for treatment of panic disorders.

It is a prescription only medication. Common brands include:

• Xanax ®
• Ralozam ®
• Kalma ®
• Alprax ®.

To learn more about these medicines read the consumer medication information provided by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (external site).

Changes to alprazolam prescribing

From 1 February 2014 alprazolam will become a Schedule 8 (S8) medicine in all Australian States and Territories. Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand

This step has been taken due to the growing level of misuse of alprazolam and concerns for the safety and wellbeing of those who take it.

What is a Schedule 8 medicine?

Schedule 8 medicines are controlled drugs that have a high risk of abuse and addiction. They have extra legal restrictions on how they are stored, prescribed and dispensed.

How will these changes affect you?

Most patients will notice little change. You will still be able to receive alprazolam for valid medical conditions. There is no change to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (external site) funding. Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand

Prescribing

Your doctor must inform the Department of Health when prescribing alprazolam to a patient who requires a prescription for a long period. This must be done for each patient.

Only 1 doctor (or medical practice) can prescribe for a patient at any one time.

Prescriptions

Alprazolam prescriptions may not be written on the same prescription form as other medications. If you are prescribed other medications they must be written on a separate prescription to alprazolam.

Prescription repeats must remain at the 1 pharmacy and may not be dispensed early unless instructions are provided by the prescribing doctor.

Alprazolam prescriptions are valid for 6 months. These new prescribing rules apply from 1 February 2014, regardless of when the prescription was written. Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand

Dispensing

The pharmacist must confirm any handwriting on Schedule 8 prescriptions and may need to contact the doctor who prescribed the medicine.

Alprazolam must be stored in the pharmacy safe and extra records kept. Owing prescriptions for Schedule 8 medicines is not permitted.

Consumers and health professionals are advised that Pfizer Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall of alprazolam 2 mg tablets (marketed as Xanax).

Information for consumers

If you or some you care for is taking alprazolam tablets (marketed as Xanax) and you do not have a prescription to obtain replacement medicine, please visit your doctor to arrange a new prescription or discuss alternative treatments.

After that, return the alprazolam tablets to your pharmacy. A refund will be provided for any returned medicine.

You are reminded that all medicine should always be kept out of the reach of children, as stated on the product packaging. Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand

If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, contact your health professional or Pfizer Australia on 1800 675 229.

Information for all health professionals

If you are treating a patient who is taking alprazolam tablets, advise them of this issue. You may need to provide a new prescription or discuss alternative treatments, before instructing them to return their medicine to their pharmacy.

Reassure patients that there is no other concern regarding the quality or safety of this medicine, but consider reminding them of the importance of keeping all medicine out of the reach of children. Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand

If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, contact Pfizer Australia on 1800 675 229.

Information for pharmacists

Pfizer Australia has written to pharmacists providing further information about this issue, including details of the process for this recall.

Please inspect your stock and quarantine any affected products.

Before a patient returns a bottle of alprazolam (Xanax), check to ensure that they have another valid prescription that can be dispensed or advise them to see their doctor to ensure continuation of therapy. Where to buy Kalma Xanax 2mg, Alprazolam for sale online in Australia and New Zealand

Pfizer Australia will arrange credit for all refunds given.

Reassure patients that there is no other concern regarding the quality or safety of these medicines, but consider reminding them of the importance of keeping all medicine out of the reach of children.