TGA
The week in review
Inter-professional collaboration, inadequate management of S8s and the movement of key industry figures all made the news this week… Another stakeholder body lost a key …
Pressure rising
TGA investigating the possible contamination of blood pressure medications A new warning has been issued by the TGA on the potential contamination of ‘sartan’ angiotensin …
How many Australians are accessing unapproved medicinal cannabis?
The number of special access approvals has shot up by hundreds over the past few months The TGA has released its latest data on the …
TGA issues product defect correction
Pharmacists are advised that Janssen is undertaking a product defect correction for one batch of Jurnista (hydromorphone hydrochloride) prolonged-release blister packs Janssen, following consultation with the …
Aristolochic acid in contamination recall
Blueskygreenearth, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling a batch of OA/RA capsules Batch 17098003 has been recalled due to contamination with a substance that …
Facing a shortage
Some estradiol medicines are currently experiencing manufacturing issues, here’s what you need to know There is a current shortage of Climara (estradiol) 25mcg and 75mcg …
‘Nicotine-free’ e-liquids contained nicotine
The TGA has warned consumers about dangers associated with purchasing electronic cigarette liquid, following a study which found harmful ingredients This week the Medical Journal …
Undisclosed sildenafil
The TGA has advised consumers not to take Germany Black Ant 2000mg tablets, as they contain undisclosed sildenafil These tablets pose a serious health risk …
PI change on the agenda
TGA issues safety reminder and advises of updates to infliximab product information Changes to the product information of Remicade (infliximab) have been flagged by the …
Alleged advertising breaches
The TGA has begun proceedings against a clinic over alleged advertising breaches of compounded prescription-only therapeutic goods The Secretary of the Department of Health has …
Riding the wave of change
Pharmacists’ frontline role and clinical expertise makes them ideally placed to dispense medicinal cannabis and become a key partner in the patient journey For decades …
New drug: Erenumab for migraine
Learn more about this new option for people who have frequent attacks of migraine Injections of erenumab have recently been added to the list of …