TGA
Taking the right path
As new laws regarding the prescribing, dispensing and cultivation of medicinal cannabis come into play, pharmacists have an essential role in ensuring patients receive the right advice Since legislative changes …
Caffeine cutback
Tight scheduling restrictions are being imposed on caffeine powders Currently unregulated caffeine powders are to be included as scheduled medicines, after an interim decision announced by the Therapeutic Goods Administration …
Taking responsibility
Scheduling decisions see migraine treatments move to Pharmacist Only status, while liquid paracetamol S2 sales to be restricted from mid-year Proposed medicines scheduling changes will see the migraine treatments Sumatriptan …
Taking advantage of the situation
Warning issued over products claiming to prevent or treat coronavirus The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning to consumers about products that are on sale with claims they …
Opioids under review
TGA flags changes to prescription opioid regulations following consultation The TGA has given notice that changes will be made to the pack sizes, dosage and advice supplied with prescription opioids …
Salbutamol: permission to advertise
The TGA has issued a statement letting Australians know that they do not need to stockpile or over-order supplies of salbutamol inhalers – and that pharmacies can advertise they have …
Replacements on the way
Pharmacies will be able to order replacement EpiPen Jr stock as early as this week The TGA says new stock of EpiPen Jr will be available to order as soon …
Warning over counterfeit benzos
A counterfeit benzodiazepine that is stamped to look like a pharmaceutical product is being illegally sold in Australia Etizolam, an unregistered benzodiazepine medication, is being illegally sold in Australia in …
Help beat the resistance
The TGA has joined an international campaign to combat antimicrobial resistance The organisation has now joined the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities, an international alliance of the leaders of …
False information
TGA issues warning over ‘anti-vaxxer’ posing as fake government official The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that is “aware that a member of the public has purported to be a …
Deal or no-deal
TGA says it is prepared for any shortages resulting from a no-deal Brexit The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it will implement “transitional arrangements to provide for minimal interruption in …
Product shortages
TGA releases list of Ranitidine products impacted by recall Ranitidine tablets and oral liquids are now in short supply as a number of commonly-used brands have been recalled from pharmacies, …