TGA
Clash over S4 to S3 downscheduling
Doctors’s group disagrees with expansion of downscheduling S4 medicines with controls, citing patient safety concerns The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has again taken aim at pharmacy, this time over the …
New pathway for listed medicines drafted
The TGA has released its Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017 draft for consultation Submissions regarding the bill will be open until 9am on 5 September 2017. …
Bactroban shortage over
Production issues now resolved, manufacturer tells TGA Manufacturing issues that led to a shortage of the impetigo treatment Bactroban have been resolved, the TGA says. GSK, manufacturer of the treatment …
Heparin and Lignocaine recall, isolated incident likely
The TGA and Pfizer are working on a recall for Heparin and Lignocaine ampoules following a reported product mix-up The TGA said in a statement on Monday (14 August) that …
TGA’s 67 changes to permissible ingredients
For listed medicines, there are now four new ingredients, while eight have been removed due to safety issues The TGA has updated its permitted ingredients list for complementary medicines. This …
TGA guides pharmacists on codeine
After releasing a fact sheet about codeine changes for consumers in April, the regulatory body has now released one aimed at pharmacists Pharmacist fact sheet: Talking to your patients about …
Updates to pregnancy drug advice list
What are the 10 new additions to the Prescribing Medicines in Pregnancy database? The TGA has announced that 10 medicines are being added to its Prescribing Medicines in Pregnancy database. According …
Give us evidence, transparency
Pharmacy, medical and consumer groups reveal broad support for proposed CM regulatory reforms The TGA’s proposition of a new (third) pathway for sponsors to seek entry onto the ARTG for …
‘Devil in the detail’ in TGA complaints plan
ASMI has stated its support for the TGA’s becoming the single body responsible for handling advertising complaints However ASMI CEO Deon Schoombie warns that “the devil is in the detail”. …
Recall alert: Insulin cartridge holders
Six batches have been recalled due to a risk the holders may crack or break, leading to dosing issues Novo Nordisk, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling six batches …
TGA to take on ad complaints single-handed
The TGA is set to simplify and improve the handling of complaints about advertising medicines and medical devices to consumers New arrangements will see the TGA take on the role …
The right label
New labelling changes aim to warn consumers about potential allergens The TGA is set to implement new rules to include improved information about potential allergens on medicine labels. While certain …
