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The TGA has officially launched its Facebook page, following a soft launch last month The Therapeutic Goods Administration joined Facebook in August 2018, and invited a small group of people …

The medicines scheduling committee has ruled against the PSA and Guild, deciding that diclofenac up to 2% will be removed from the Schedule 2 entry from 1 October Late last …

Is the push for faster regulatory approval of new drugs a benefit to patients or a safety risk? The increasing pressure from patients, pharmaceutical companies and sometimes, health professionals, eager …

The TGA has issued a warning that G Female Oral Tablets pose a serious health risk and should not be taken The TGA tested the product and discovered that the …

A study has found community pharmacists have ‘suboptimal’ knowledge on reporting adverse drug reactions, making up only 6% of reports in 2017 Community pharmacists need more training on adverse drug …

The TGA is looking for submissions regarding the proposed guidance for the use of Boxed Warnings for prescription medicines The organisation has opened a public consultation paper and is keen …

New notification of ‘tight supply’ of EpiPens, as stock shortages continue The TGA has renewed its advice about continuing issues with the supply of EpiPens in Australia. In the latest …

Bannister Law has withdrawn its proposed class action relating to the performance of Banana Boat sunscreens Edgewell Personal Care, manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreens, said in a statement today that …

Product Information resources can be used as a patient counselling tool, but how much do you really know about them? A Product Information document (PI) provides health professionals with a …

The TGA has completed its review of sunscreens – and found consumers can have confidence in using them as directed In May 2017, the TGA published the results of its …

Four codeine products that experienced increased demand are now back in supply – although many other shortages continue Shortages of Sanofi’s Panamax Co, Prodeine 24, Prodeine Xtra and Mersyndol Forte …

The TGA has issued a safety advisory regarding odium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors The TGA says it is working with sponsors of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to update …