NH DMO – MOIS upgrading to version 2023.2 on Aug 30, 2023.
Release notes summary:
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Background: It was brought to our attention that the kits used to perform MONONUCLEOSIS testing are backordered with the expected recovery by middle of September. Northern Health Stores Department is out of stock at this moment.
Through its Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP), BC Hydro offers portable air conditioners at no charge in order to support vulnerable customers. Individuals living in an income-qualified households may be eligible to receive these cooling devices.
The issue: Baxter has issued a voluntary, precautionary recall for several of their pre-mixed drug products and IV fluids. This recall is due to a potential for the bags to leak at the connection site during spiking or dislodgement of the tube membrane when removing the spike.
Supported by Dr. Tiffany Wong at BC Children’s Hospital, Drs.
The issue: All strengths of both hydrocortisone and methylprednisolone sodium succinate vials are on reduced monthly order allocation with varying resupply dates throughout the remainder of 2023.
The issue: Verapamil 180 mg sustained release (SR) and 240 mg SR tablets are on backorder in Canada. NH stock levels are low and unlikely to meet current demands. Inventory may be depleted prior to resolution of this shortage.