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2018 flu vaccine advice
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 …
TGA hits back on codeine controversy
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 …
The latest in medicines shortages
Short-term shortage announced for ketamine, with a slightly longer one for vardenafil – while Hypurin insulin and Zovirax tablets have been signalled for deletion from market Bayer’s Levitra 20 vardenafil …
TGA issues medicines safety update
Pharmacists have been reminded that first-generation oral sedating antihistamines are not approved for use in kids under two Following a coronial hearing of a fatal case involving a 74-day-old infant …
Dietary supplement watched by TGA
The TGA has advised that it is monitoring the safety of Arthrem capsules due to concerns over a potential liver risk Arthrem capsules, marketed as a natural dietary supplement for …
Duro-K lead issue no cause for alarm
The TGA has advised that it has learned that one batch of Duro-K 600mg potassium chloride tablets exceed permitted lead levels Following testing to comply with the new regulatory guidelines …
Diet pill warning
The TGA has warned consumers not to take Ja Dera Max+ tablets, which contain undeclared lignocaine According to the TGA, its investigations show that a number of people may have …
Guild queries TGA opioid suggestions
In a submission to the TGA, the Guild has reiterated its support for a national real time monitoring system for opioids The TGA’s probe into opioid misuse is investigating potential …
Cannabis access change to help ‘frustrated’ doctors, patients
The NSW Government has simplified access to medicinal cannabis by introducing a single application process NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard and Federal counterpart Greg Hunt have announced that the …
Medicines shortages update
Global shortage of ezetimibe/atorvastatin continues with expected supply date extended to end of March, while sertraline is in shortage until May Atozet tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia, are currently experiencing a …
Ibuprofen decision lauded and slammed
ASMI has commended the Scheduling Delegate’s interim decision to retain the current scheduling of ibuprofen… but not everyone agrees In a letter to its members, the Australian Self Medication Industry …
Government machinations
Public health advocate Dr Ken Harvey shares his concerns about the Therapeutic Goods Amendment Bill 2017, which is currently before the Senate I have previously reported on the Senate inquiry on this …