TGA alert
New warnings for donepezil
The medicine for Alzheimer’s disease has been linked to potentially serious cardiac issues, with caution advised for some drug combinations New warnings have been added to the CMI and PI …
Allergy risk caution
TGA issues warning on medicines containing the ingredient Eucommia ulmoides Pharmacists are advised that products in their pharmacy containing Eucommia ulmoides, often used in Chinese herbal medicine formulations that purport …
Alert raised over V-MAX Herbal Tablets
TGA warns that the tablets contain undeclared sildenafil The TGA has tested a product labelled V-MAX herbal tablets and found that it contains undeclared sildenafil. “Consumers are advised that sildenafil …
TGA well trusted by stakeholders: survey
But pharmacists have “fluctuating confidence” in the regulatory body, according to survey results An online survey conducted by the TGA for 2017 has found variation in confidence in the TGA …
Counterfeit meds on the market
The TGA has warned that counterfeit versions of Clomid and Tamoxifen tablets have been purchased by Australians online According to the TGA, a product labelled “Clomid tablets” contains the substance …
Recall: Lax-Sachets
TGA and AFT Pharmaceuticals are recalling four batches due to incorrect instructions on the sachets Consumers and health professionals are advised that AFT Pharmaceuticals, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling four batches of Lax-Sachets. …
Fentanyl shortage continues
There has been unexpected increase in demand, but thankfully shortage of one brand has been resolved Back in early June we reported that several formulations of fentanyl citrate had gone …
Breast implants linked to cancer
Five new cases have been confirmed in Australia in the past four months, bringing the total to 51 – including three deaths The TGA has confirmed more cases of breast …
Metformin shortage update
Additional brands of extended release tablets have been added to the shortage list, while others are now more readily available Following the TGA’s metformin shortage alert in mid-June, some brands have now …
