ADHD med shortage set to end Supplies of lisdexamfetamine dimesilate should return to normal levels by the end of April, the TGA has advised.
‘I couldn’t walk’: GP’s personal story of vitamin B6 toxicity Found in listed medicines, energy drinks, cereals and weight loss shakes, some people are consuming more than 50x the recommended daily intake.
Pharmacy raided in Ozempic crackdown A large quantity of semaglutide was seized from a Melbourne chemist as part of a TGA probe into alleged manufacturing of copycat drugs.
TGA launches medicine shortage investigation GPs are being urged to have their say as part of the inquiry, which aims to ‘better prevent, manage, and communicate shortages’.
Support builds for potential smoking cessation aid With some existing nicotine replacement therapies marked for PBS removal, the RACGP has backed a new scheduling application for cytisine.
TGA moves to address fluoxetine shortage A temporary gap in availability has been addressed by listing an overseas alternative on the PBS.
Live insect find prompts supplement recall Tobacco beetles were found in two batches of dried herb powder promoted as a constipation reliever, the TGA has announced.
In Practice: Vigabratin substitutions The TGA has said that the tablet form of the epilepsy medication is in scarce and enabled pharmacists to replace it with oral sachets.
Turmeric supplement warning after fatality: TGA The health watchdog is calling on GPs to be aware of supplements containing the common spice after 18 consumers reported liver injuries.
TGA flags focus on illegal vapes Unlawful nicotine vaping products and medicinal cannabis advertising are priority areas for the medicine regulator for the next year.