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Pharmacy green light for insulin swap due to shortage

Pharmacy green light for insulin swap due to shortage

Pharmacists have been given permission to substitute a type of insulin pen due to ongoing supply issues that will likely last well into 2024.


TGA issues oral anticoagulants warning

TGA issues oral anticoagulants warning

Reports of serious kidney damage in rare circumstances have prompted a class-wide update to the medications’ product information.


Warning over fake semaglutide

Warning over fake semaglutide

Counterfeit products are being illegally imported into Australia, TGA testing has revealed.


TGA confirms reduced paracetamol pack sizes

TGA confirms reduced paracetamol pack sizes

The changes, due to come into effect from February 2025, are aimed at reducing Australian overdose and death numbers.


GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes

GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes

The impact of e-cigarettes is already being felt in general practice, but reforms may see more patients presenting for help with accessing – and quitting – the addictive products.


TGA threatens illegal semaglutide promoters with jail, $1m fines

TGA threatens illegal semaglutide promoters with jail, $1m fines

Advertisers and social media influencers have been warned against publicly spruiking the drug for the purposes of weight loss.


RACGP backs up-schedule for modified release paracetamol

RACGP backs up-schedule for modified release paracetamol

The college is also supporting a proposal for smaller pack sizes but does not favour restricting over-the-counter sales to adults only.


Another rapid antigen test sponsor fined by the TGA

Another rapid antigen test sponsor fined by the TGA

An Australian company and two of its officers have also been ordered to pay $96,000 for the unlawful importation of surgical face masks.


Multiple rapid antigen test sponsors under investigation

Multiple rapid antigen test sponsors under investigation

The revelation comes alongside TGA confirmation that a company has been fined more than $100,000 for ‘serial non-compliance’.


First safety data on Novavax released

First safety data on Novavax released

Early information on the administration of the Novavax vaccine in Australia is in line with clinical trials data, the TGA has reported.


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