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.
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.
New advice for ‘unprecedented’ antibiotics shortage With ongoing supply issues, Therapeutic Guidelines has released a guide for prescribers on alternatives in the absence of first-line therapies.
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 Counterfeit products are being illegally imported into Australia, TGA testing has revealed.
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 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 Advertisers and social media influencers have been warned against publicly spruiking the drug for the purposes of weight loss.