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The consumer association is urging Federal Senators to block proposed legislation that would legalise dangerous claims on complementary medicine CHOICE will be in Canberra on Tuesday calling on Federal Senators …

US-based companies have been illegally exporting cannabidiol and hemp products to people in Australia without import permission, the TGA warns The TGA says it is aware of “false and misleading” …

The TGA has issued a warning to consumers not to take Lishou Strong Slimming capsules The TGA tested a substance labelled “Lishou Strong Slimming” capsules and found that they contained …

A proposed protocol for managing and communicating medicines shortages has the backing of the SHPA Under the changes suggested by the TGA, medicine suppliers would be required to report all …

But pharmacists have “fluctuating confidence” in the regulatory body, according to survey results An online survey conducted by the TGA for 2017 has found variation in confidence in the TGA …

While Pfizer is working to achieve ongoing availability, it reportedly cannot commit to a specific time when the supply constraint will be fully resolved Mylan/Alphapharm, the sponsor of EpiPens, has …

Advertising for an ibuprofen/paracetamol combination painkiller is under investigation, says mainstream media… but are the allegations true? A spokesperson for the Federal Health Department reportedly told the Daily Telegraph that …

Recent medicine reforms, in particular those for complementary medicines, make manufacturers more accountable for product claims, writes Deon Schoombie Complementary medicines are regulated as medicines under the Therapeutic Goods Act …

Mylan says it is currently shipping “thousands” of EpiPens each week, although a signalled supply of Emerade to help with shortfall did not pan out Mylan/Alphapharm, the sponsor of EpiPens, …

The TGA has issued safety alerts regarding Vegetal Vigra, Stree Overlord Strong Tablets and Black Ant King Tablets Vegetal Vigra capsules, Stree Overlord Strong tablets and Black Ant King tablets …

Ahead of their availability being made to doctors from April, the TGA has advised on this year’s flu vaccine The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee reviewed and evaluated data relating to …

The TGA has responded to RMIT ABC’s Fact Check article, reaffirming its stance that OTC codeine sales have been responsible for more than 100 deaths per year Last week, RMIT …