Media releases
Media releases from the TGA for consumers, health professionals, industry and the community.
Media enquiry contacts are 02 6289 7400 or news@health.gov.au
For general enquiries contact info@tga.gov.au
Trove at the National Library of Australia has copies of archived TGA media releases and statements.
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We have issued 4 infringement notices totalling $75,120 to Queensland based pharmacy Summit Pharmacy Pty Ltd, for the alleged unlawful manufacturing of medicinal cannabis products.
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We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Your Solution Compounding Pharmacy Pty Ltd, regarding advertising of prescription-only compounded medicines for weight-loss.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has seized more than 5,000 vapes, 7,000 nicotine pouches and other products across two locations in Sydney’s western suburb of Penrith.
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We have issued a combined total of $396,000 in infringement notices to 20 Melbourne retail businesses for the alleged unlawful supply of vaping goods.
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The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $222,000 for each charge.
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The TGA and cooperating agencies have seized a large volume of alleged illicit vapes, tobacco and other substances in coordinated operations across Australia.