recalls
Recall sparks shortage
Sanofi-Aventis has notified the TGA that the tablet form of its vigabatrin product, Sabril, is in shortage The Therapeutic Goods Administration has said in a statement that the shortage has …
Vitamin recall
Metal fragment found in vitamin C product prompts recall The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that Bioceuticals is recalling one batch of its Ultra-Potent C Chewable (60s), AUST L 208690. …
Pholcodine cancelled, recalled
The TGA is recalling 55 products containing pholcodine from pharmacy shelves – and cancelling them from the ARTG The Therapeutic Goods Administration conducted a safety investigation into the pholcodine products, …
Misorientation recall
Some Trikafta tablets may be incorrectly located in their packs, warns the TGA The TGA has announced a product defect correction regarding cystic fibrosis treatment Trikafta, noting that in some …
The week in review
A lot has gone on in the pharmacy sector this week, including vaccine, regulatory and pilot program news… The Pharmacy Guild‘s Queensland branch briefed community pharmacists and pharmacy staff on …
Mould growth prompts TGA alert
A Swisse collagen product has been urgently recalled, the TGA says The TGA has announced an urgent nationwide recall of Swisse’s Beauty Collagen Glow Gummies because of the discovery of mould …
The week in review
New standards, TGA announcements and a CPI rise all made the headlines this week The TGA recalled several sunscreen products from different brands, concerned about benzene contamination… it’s been a …
Sunscreens recalled
Several sunscreens have been recalled due to the presence of benzene, the TGA warns The TGA has announced that a number of different sunscreen products, which are regulated as medicines …
Ellura recall
A batch of Ellura capsules has been recalled due to the presence of ethylene oxide The TGA has announced that in consultation with SFI Australasia, it has initiated a recall …
Benzene recall alert
The recall of a spray sunscreen shows Australian regulations work, says one expert The TGA has announced that Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer …
Unacceptable risk
The TGA has advised a recall of one Hydralyte flavour, which poses an unacceptable risk to pregnant women Care Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling 10 …
Inconsistent mixing recall
FIT-BioCeuticals, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall of one batch of BioCeuticals Vitamin D3 Drops Forte Liquid 20 mL The recall is due to inconsistent mixing of the …