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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 …
Shortage processes need to change: pharmacists
More needs to be done so situations mirroring last year’s metformin shortages don’t happen again, they say Medicines shortages are rife and the current processes don’t seem to be helping, …
Changes could mean unsafe cannabis imports
Health Minister and doctors criticise Senate decision on medicinal cannabis Tuesday’s Senate vote on medicinal cannabis access removes safeguards against unsafe product imported from overseas, they warn. Health Minister Greg Hunt …
Deadline approaching
Final date close for submissions to controversial drug post-marketing review Tuesday, 6 June is the last day on which pharmacists can make a submission to a Government review that has …
Drug name change program continues
As many as 200 medicines have already, or will soon, have new names as the TGA pushes ahead with its policy of harmonising Australian drug names with their common international …
Recall over missing blister sheets
A batch of Stemetil 5mg tablets is being recalled, with affected packs either not containing the correct number of tablets or not containing any at all Sanofi-Aventis Australia, in consultation …
Symbion employee dismissed over Valium tampering
A Symbion employee has been dismissed following the Valium tampering allegations Valium 5mg supplied in blister packs of 50 tablets was recalled by Roche and the TGA after it was discovered that …