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Recall reforms program update and preview of the PRAC Version 1.0.

TCMs sold in Australia are carefully regulated to ensure safety and quality.

We have issued infringement notices totalling $37,560 for the alleged unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods.

The TGA and cooperating agencies have seized a large volume of alleged illicit vapes, tobacco and other substances in coordinated operations across Australia.

Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.

MRA GMP clearances that are expiring on 31 December 2024 will be automatically extended.

Find out about new requirements for labels of injectable electrolyte medicines and updates to guidance for medicine sponsors.

We know that paracetamol is safe and effective for most people when taken at the recommended dose. Making small changes to how you buy, use and store paracetamol medicines will help to reduce the risk of any accidental or intentional harm.

If you are a non-pharmacy retailer such as a supermarket, petrol station or convenience store, you will only be able to sell packs of paracetamol containing 16 tablets or capsules from 1 February 2025.

If you currently have paracetamol packs containing 20 tablets or capsules, you need to run down your stocks before 1 February 2025, or return them to the wholesaler. It will be illegal to sell packs of 20 from this date.

We are providing a 12-month period of labelling exemptions for signal words for certain Pharmacy medicine and Pharmacist Only medicine products.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.

We have introduced new features to improve your experience using Guidance on our website.

Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that the oral antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride, sold as Phenergan and other generic brands, should not be used in children under 6 years of age.

The TGA has settled judicial review proceedings brought by InstantScripts in respect of infringement notices issued to it by the TGA.

In a significant move against the illicit vaping market, the TGA has played a vital role in joint enforcement activity with Victoria Police, resulting in the seizure of 200,000 vapes, worth more than $8 million

We have received Australian reports of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) following Shingrix vaccination.

TGA has taken further action to combat the unlawful sale of vapes in Queensland, issuing an infringement notice to a retailer for the unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods

Information for health professionals about medicines with safety related updates to their Product Information.

The TGA worked alongside Victoria Police officers as part of an ongoing investigation targeting a significant crime syndicate involved in the illicit tobacco market.

The 3G network shutdown may impact certain medical devices. Consumers, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and suppliers should take precautions to prevent disruption in essential medical services.

We are aware of misinformation that claims the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are contaminated with excessive levels of DNA. This is not the case.

The TGA is updating information for nitrosamine impurities in medicines including acceptable intakes (AI).

TGA has made the decision not to register lecanemab (LEQEMBI) for the treatment of patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease and Mild Alzheimer's dementia (early Alzheimer's disease).