TGA
TGA to review Choice findings
Sunscreen sponsors issues warning after Choice testing finds products failing to match SPF claims on their packaging The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will investigate reports that several popular sunscreen products …
Kids multivitamin recalled
Missing warning statements on label of two batches of a children’s vitamin and iron supplement prompts recall Pentavite Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of its Pentavite Multivitamin + Iron …
TGA issues updated warnings for RSV vaccines
Safety information for two RSV vaccines is being updated to “reflect the low risk of people contracting Guillain-Barre syndrome following vaccination Immunisers are being advised to be aware of the …
Colic reliever recall
Insufficient evidence prompts TGA recall of colic relief device BlissBaby is recalling all batches of its Flatus tube single-use – Lufti Colic Reliever, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) …
New procedure for product alerts
Department rolls out new process for sponsors conducting market actions for therapeutic goods The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has implemented its new Procedure for Recalls, Product Alerts and Product Corrections …
TGA warns against use of melanotan tanning products
Regulator flags “serious health” risks associated with tanning products containing melanotan Australians are being urged not to use nasal sprays, injectables and ingestible melanotan products that are being promoted and …
TGA vape crackdown continues
Retailers hit with infringement notices totaling close to $400,000, over alleged unlawful vape supply Authorities issue 20 infringement notices to Melbourne-based businesses as part of vape crackdown. Joint activity by …
System ‘doesn’t address the root cause of shortages:’ Twomey
Pharmacists have agreed with doctors that Australia needs to address its “reactive” approach to medicines shortages The Australian Medical Association has made a submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s proposed …
DPP acts on TGA investigation
Advertiser faces fines of more than $2.6 million and potential imprisonment over alleged supply and promotion of black salve products The Commonwealth office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) …
Ozempic shortage to continue in 2025
Diabetes medication to remain in short supply throughout 2025, manufacturer warns Efforts to boost the production of Ozempic (semaglutide) are not expected to alleviate shortages of the medication in the …
TGA prepares for discontinuation of Protaphane InnoLet insulin cartridges
Novo Nordisk to discontinue the Protaphane InnoLet human insulin (rys) 100 IU/mL injection multidose cartridge on 1 February 2025 Pharmacists can now use a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) to …
Accu-Chek Spirit recall
Insulin leakage concerns prompt recall of Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system Patients using the Accu-Chek Spirit 3.15 ml cartridge system are being urged to stop using the product if …