TGA
Liver injury warning
The TGA has advised that Medicines and herbal supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta (Garcinia cambogia) or hydroxycitric acid (HCA) may cause liver injury in rare cases “We have become aware of …
‘Already we are seeing dozens and dozens and dozens of vape shops closing’
The TGA and Queensland Health have seized more than 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illicit vaping goods, as health minister promotes change to doctors The Therapeutic Goods Administration has …
Cough medicines in the spotlight
Scheduling decisions have been made for leading cough and cold products Two widely used cough suppression treatments were considered for rescheduling at the March 2024 meeting of the Therapeutic Goods …
TGA issues ‘Robust’ warning
Patients urged to take ‘Robust Extreme’ capsules to their local community pharmacy for safe disposal Consumers who have purchased a product labelled ‘Robust Extreme’ capsules are being advised to stop …
Ozempic shortages to continue: Butler
Novo Nordisk “simply doesn’t have the factories” to meet growing demand for Ozempic, Health Minister says Shortages of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes medication, Ozempic (semaglutide) are likely to continue into 2025, …
Zactin Tabs ‘shortage resolved’
TGA announces supply of Zactin Tabs “has returned to normal” Alphapharm notified the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) that the shortage of Zactin Tabs (fluoxetine 20mg dispersible tablets) “has resolved”. The …
Publisher cops TGA’s ire
Regulator issues infringement notices over an article that allegedly “promoted the use or supply of medicinal cannabis” Publisher, News Life Media Pty Ltd, is facing three infringement notices totalling $56,340 …
Warning issued over widely used medicinal herb
A herb used in around 100 listed medicines is linked to allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, with reports increasing since 2019, the TGA says Medicines containing the herb Andrographis paniculata (andrographis) may …
Compound issues
Warning issued over compounded wind and colic products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning that it has received reports of serious side effects in infants given compounded …
Oral opioid shortages to continue
Shortages of Oxynorm capsules and Ordine oral liquid are expected to last until late 2024, the TGA reports Manufacturers of two oral opioid products are forecasting that shortages of some …
Profession needs vape guidelines
TGA urged to review vapes and produce guidelines to allay pharmacists’ concerns about stocking products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) needs to review the safety, efficacy and performance of vaping …
New criminal offences and civil penalties on vapes: TGA
The TGA has issued a statement about the changes to vaping which will take effect on from July 2024 “The new legislation introduces a single, consistent framework that applies nationally …