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