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Pharmacist linked to ‘substandard’ online Ozempic
Pharmacist accused of running underground compounding enterprise amid investigations into an international “substandard” Ozempic (semaglutide) scam A Sydney-based pharmacist whose registration includes conditions barring him from compounding is being linked …
Mixed news on Vyvanse shortage
There has been good, and bad, news about the ongoing shortage of the ADHD treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has an update informing of mixed news about ongoing shortages …
Consumer group backs compounding ban
The CHF has said it ‘understands’ why the TGA is proposing a ban on pharmacists compounding Ozempic, but more must be done to boost supply Consumers Health Forum of Australia …
Allegedly unlawfully manufactured semaglutide seized
Authorities have swooped on a Melbourne pharmacy this week, seizing semaglutide, peptides and human growth hormones – and they’ve warned pharmacists to be careful about compounding The Therapeutic Goods Administration, …
Update on morphine
Approval granted for the supply of overseas-registered morphine oral liquid products and new supply arrangements following Ordine discontinuation The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted approval for the supply of …
TGA issues fines following raids
TGA clamps down on alleged unlawful advertising and supply of erectile dysfunction medicines A NSW-based individual has been issued 13 fines totaling $42,900 by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in …
Alphapharm extends fluoxetine shortage
Manufacturing issues are continuing to hinder the supply of Zactin Tabs (fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets), TGA warns Alphapharm is forecasting that Zactin Tabs 20 mg dispersible tablets will continue to be …
TGA issues inhaler alert
No recall for Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spiriva Respimat Solution for Inhalation 2.5μg, despite issues with the product’s inhaler device Patients are being urged to continue using Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spiriva Respimat …
TGA issues Bull Blood warning
Imported “male enhancement supplement” poses safety risk to patients, regulator warns Consumers using a supplement branded as Bull Blood tablets are being urged to stop taking it and hand over …
Tobacco beetles found in constipation supplement
TGA announces recall of two batches of a supplement used to relieve constipation Phytologic Holdings is recalling two batches of Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax 200 gram dried herb powder, after insects …
TGA continues clampdown on nicotine vape advertising
Regulator issues fines totalling more than $150,000 to a company and its director over alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vapes The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined Kilpatrick & Douglas …
No more nicotine advertising
Government repeals legislation authorising pharmacies to advertise the availability of prescription nicotine Community pharmacies are no longer allowed to promote prescription nicotine products, following the repeal of the Therapeutic Goods …