TGA
Mixed findings on Metformin contamination
Reassuring messages from TGA after investigation reveals some contaminated Metformin batches The risk to patients who have taken metformin that is potentially lightly contaminated with a potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine has …
The shortage situation
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has recently made a number of updates to the database of medicine shortages and newly approved replacements Among the new listings or updates are: Fluoxetine capsules …
Artemisia warning
The TGA is warning consumers and health professionals that listed medicines containing herbal ingredients from the Artemisia species may pose a risk during pregnancy Artemisia species have been traditionally used for a variety …
Alternative OCP approved to address shortages
TGA grants approval for import and supply of two alternative products to address the Brevinor and Norimin shortages The TGA advised health professionals and consumers in August that there was …
New treatment options approved
New medicine options approved after problems hit supply of depression treatments The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved new overseas options after problems were revealed regarding the availability of a couple …
Valerian under scrutiny
The TGA is investigating the safety of Valerian following a small number of reports of liver injury Noting common uses for Valeriana officinalis – such as to help manage nervousness, …
Compounding changes
TGA seeks feedback on proposed changes to compounded medicines guidelines The Therapeutic Goods Administration is seeking submissions from interested parties on its proposed changes to compounded medicine manufacturing practices and …
Vita Gummies makers slammed with $164k fine
The manufacturers allegedly omitted milk products as an allergen on the ingredient warning in advertising two products targeted at children The TGA has issued 13 infringement notices totalling $164,520 to …
Undeclared sildenafil
The TGA has asked people in possession of Maxman XI tablets to bring them to their pharmacy for safe disposal The TGA issued a statement saying that it has tested …
Fines up to $26.6k doled out
Five companies and one Melbourne woman have been fined for alleged unlawful importation of medical and surgical face masks in relation to COVID-19 Two Melbourne-based companies and two Sydney-based companies …
No more ads
TGA warns off advertising for first aid creams containing a cancelled NSAID The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reminding advertisers that first aid creams containing bufexamac cannot be advertised to …
‘We would not want the pharmacy profession being set up to fail.’
Stakeholders have welcomed an interim TGA decision to downschedule low-dose cannabidiol to S3 – but the peak pharmacist body warns that evidence and therapeutic purpose are key The TGA has …