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Cigarette substitute on hold

Cigarette substitute on hold

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced an interim decision to ban the sale of heat-not-burn tobacco products in Australia.


GPs blindsided by major changes to opioid pack sizes

GPs blindsided by major changes to opioid pack sizes

Angst and confusion have marred the introduction of welcome changes to opioid prescribing, GPs say.


Shortage of diabetes medicine raises larger questions

Shortage of diabetes medicine raises larger questions

There are concerns over a TGA notice that allows pharmacists to substitute metformin XR 500 mg without consulting the prescriber.


Is it time to consider self-testing for respiratory illness?

Is it time to consider self-testing for respiratory illness?

At-home diagnostic medical devices have been floated as a potential way to ease the strain on public health, but experts say concerns remain.


Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids

Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids

The international affiliate of Purdue Pharma was issued 24 infringement notices by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.


Anti-vaxxer’s actions prompt TGA statement

Anti-vaxxer’s actions prompt TGA statement

A recent incident saw an anti-vaccination advocate enter a general practice under false pretences to remove National Immunisation Program posters.


Decision to suspend implants may spark excessive breast cancer concern

Decision to suspend implants may spark excessive breast cancer concern

Concerned women with textured breast implants linked to a rare cancer are likely to seek advice from their GP, an expert has told newsGP.


‘Unexplained pharmaceuticals’ found in complementary and alternative medicines

‘Unexplained pharmaceuticals’ found in complementary and alternative medicines

Nearly half of the 135 complementary and alternative medicines tested by researchers had contaminants, including animal DNA and potential allergens.


Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed

Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed

From 2020, opioid packages will be smaller and feature improved labels with clearer warnings and consumer information.


Opioid marketing scrutinised by TGA, questioned by RACGP

Opioid marketing scrutinised by TGA, questioned by RACGP

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed it is examining opioid marketing material aimed at GPs.


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