Prescribing medicines in pregnancy, 4th edition

Appendix B: Appendix B: Obstetric Drug Information Services

This document is Appendix B of Prescribing medicines in pregnancy, 4th edition <http://www.tga.gov.au/docs/html/medpreg.htm>.

This document is currently being updated, and will become a web based resource containing more complete and relevant information to be taken into account by health professionals and patients in reaching difficult and complex decisions about use of medicines in pregnancy. At present, the Commonwealth does not warrant that the information is accurate, comprehensive or up-to-date and you should make independent inquiries, and obtain appropriate advice, before relying on the information in any important matter. Enquiries on the content of the material should directed to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Appendix B: Obstetric Drug Information Services

The following services are available to health professionals.

Australian Capital Territory

A.C.T. Drug Information Service
Woden Valley Hospital
Garran ACT 2605
Phone: 02 6244 3333
Fax: 02 6244 3334

New South Wales

Mothersafe
Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation Service
Royal Hospital for Women
Randwick NSW 2031
Phone: 02 9382 6539 or 1800 647 848

Victoria

Royal Women's Hospital
Obstetric Drug Information Centre
132 Grattan Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Phone: 03 9344 2277
Fax: 03 9349 2756

Monash Medical Centre
Obstetric Drug Information
246 Clayton Road
Clayton VIC 3168
Phone: 03 9594 2361
Fax: 03 9594 2595

South Australia

Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Information Service
Women's and Children's Hospital
72 King William Road
North Adelaide SA 5006
Phone: 08 8161 7222
Fax: 08 8161 6049

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Western Australia

Obstetric Drug Information Service
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women
374 Bagot Road
Subiaco WA 6008
Phone: 08 9340 2723
Fax: 08 9340 2713

Queensland

Royal Women's Hospital
Obstetric Drug Information Service
Brisbane QLD
Phone: 07 3253 7300
Fax: 07 3253 3544

Queensland Drug Information Centre
Royal Brisbane Hospital
E Floor, Block 7
Herston Road
Herston QLD 4029
Phone: 07 3253 7098 or 07 3253 7599
Fax: 07 3253 1393

Tasmania

Drug Information Centre
Pharmacy Department
Royal Hobart Hospital
GPO Box 1061L
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6238 8737
Fax: 03 6222 8029 or 03 6231 2905

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Drug Information Centre
Royal Darwin Hospital
PO Box 41326
Casuarina NT 0811
Phone: 08 8922 8424
Fax: 08 8922 8499

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