TGA
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, …
Recall underway
Recall notice issued for several Zantac brands following contamination fear The TGA is advising consumers and health professionals that several ranitidine-containing products have been removed from the Australian market due …
Scheduling changes on the agenda
New proposals may see pharmacists dispensing downscheduled allergic rhinitis, migraine treatments, while caffeine powders are to be effectively banned The TGA’s medicine scheduling committee is set to rule on proposals …
Advertising penalties
Two businesses have paid fines of more than $27,800 after the TGA stepped in about their advertising The TGA has advised that PharmaCare has paid penalties of $12,600 after the …
Symbicort now registered for mild asthma
New indication means budesonide/formoterol can be prescribed as needed (PRN) for patients with mild asthma, without daily maintenance treatment Symbicort Turbuhaler 200/6 and Symbicort Rapihaler 100/3 can now be prescribed …
Getting updated
PI documents for DOACs in Australia are being updated to include new information about increased risk of recurrent thrombotic events in a specific group of patients Pharmacists are advised that …
Behind the counter
Upscheduling of Panadol Osteo confirmed by TGA, but change pushed back till 2020 The TGA’s Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) has confirmed its earlier decision to re-schedule modified release …
A suitable environment?
Hospital pharmacy group shares concerns about community pharmacy environment over downscheduling medicines – but the Guild says most pharmacies are properly equipped The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) …
Should pharmacists provide OTC antibiotics?
Leading government health agency and SHPA add voices to GP groups in opposing antibiotic downscheduling, citing fears about antimicrobial resistance The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Heath Care …
Four-times-stronger painkiller found in Endone pack
Pharmacists are being encouraged to inspect the contents of Endone 5mg tablets, after one pack was found to contain Anamorph 30mg The TGA has advised consumers and health professionals that …