TGA
Struggling for supply
Shortage notice issued for multiple presentations of arthritis treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning regarding shortages of multiple presentations of tocilizumab (Actemra). Roche, the sponsor of …
Benzene recall alert
The recall of a spray sunscreen shows Australian regulations work, says one expert The TGA has announced that Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer …
$11m unlawful advertising penalty sets a record
A supplier of unapproved sports supplements has been told to pay $11 million, as the TGA points out their potential to damage health The Federal Court of Australia has ordered …
Restricted representations
The TGA has handed down more than $23K in fines relating to unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis to treat cancer, and of homeopathy for COVID-19 The Therapeutic Goods Administration made …
Four additional AZ blood clotting events: TGA
Two fatalities reported, however total thrombosis numbers down from previous week There were a total of four blood clotting events apparently connected to the Astra Zeneca vaccine rollout recorded over …
The week in review
Developing news around pharmacy’s role in the COVID-19 vaccination program dominated the news cycle during the week All eligible community pharmacies across Australia were finally the green light to join …
Nangs decision delayed
TGA holds off publicising decision on the rescheduling of nitrous oxide Publication of the TGA scheduling committee’s interim decision and invitation to comment on a rescheduling proposal for nitrous oxide …
Out of public view
Medicines scheduling committee knocks back attempts to allow advertising for a number of Pharmacist Only medications The Therapeutic Goods Administration has rejected proposed amendments to current medicine schedules that would …
Recall underway
Consumer concerns over difficulties contacting manufacturer after Philips initiates a recall of some of its CPAP and other devices The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued updated advice about the ongoing …
Arthritis drug shortage looms
TGA working with wholesalers to restrict available Actemra stock to community pharmacies and hospitals as stocks dwindle Australia faces a shortage of arthritis drug Actemra (tocilizumab) following recommendation by the …
Communicating about COVID
TGA reveals how health professionals can, and cannot, communicate with patients about their COVID-19 vaccination services The Therapeutic Goods Administration has released guidance explaining how health professionals can lawfully provide …
The week in review
The ongoing COVID vaccination saga, regulatory issues and good news about e-cigarette supply in pharmacies dominated the agenda over the the last week The Federal government announced it was establishing …