TGA
Open slather
TGA recommends downscheduling products, while a new listing is added for an emergency contraceptive A couple of well-known medicines will be downscheduled following the latest meeting of the Advisory Committee …
Medicine labels and allergies
The TGA has issued a reminder about the transition to new medicine labels and listings for allergens While new labels have started to appear on medicines, manufacturers have been given …
Think before you ink
Tattoos may be commonplace but that does not mean they are not without risks… here are some tips to share with patients It seems like there are more people are getting …
In the name of harmony
Over 200 active ingredient names set to change as Australia moves to fall in line with international norms A wide range of active ingredient names are set to be updated …
Teething troubles
Homeopathic baby products recalled following labelling failure The TGA has announced a recall of all batches of Hyland’s Baby teething tablets and Hyland’s Baby nighttime teething tablets. The recall, announced …
Champix changes
The TGA has approved the use of Champix for up to 24 weeks – providing patients with a more gradual approach to quitting Its decision will allow smoker patients to …
Last chance to submit on downscheduling
ASMI has commended the TGA for opening up discussion about downscheduling medicines It also says downscheduling and/or permitting S3 advertising to consumers would help raise awareness of the role of …
Breast implants linked to cancer
Five new cases have been confirmed in Australia in the past four months, bringing the total to 51 – including three deaths The TGA has confirmed more cases of breast …
TGA releases codeine ‘fact sheet’ for consumers
Most people should be able to manage their pain with safer alternative medicines, says TGA The consumer fact sheet called Codeine-containing medicines: Harms and changes to patient access outlines the changes that …
“Australia hasn’t yet come to terms with the option of harm reduction”
In the wake of the TGA’s decision to maintain a ban on nicotine for e-cigarettes, research shows such restrictive environments inhibit smokers’ attempts to quit A study published this week …
Have your say: S3 medicines advertising
The TGA is calling for comments from interested parties on its review of reforms to advertising of pharmacist-only medicines A recent review of the Scheduling Policy Framework resulted in proposed …
Patients need fast access to new medicines: McBride
Labor MP and pharmacist Emma McBride has spoken in support of the Therapeutic Goods Amendment Bill… with some caveats In speaking on the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2016 Measures No.1) Bill …