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Vaccines: inoculating against fear

14 November 2019

The history of vaccination is a long and fascinating one.

Bee aware what a natural claim means

Bee Aware: what’s the buzz on natural claims?

20 June 2019

Bee aware of the risks of natural medicines and medical devices.

Some ingredient names are changing, but not the ingredients themselves.

International Ingredients

Ingredient name changes: a medicine ingredient by any other name…

11 June 2019

Some medicine ingredients are getting new names, but you'll know if there has been a big change.

Some medicines can be imported for personal use if all appropriate rules are followed.

Can I import a medicine for personal use?

12 April 2019

Provided all appropriate rules are followed, many medicines can be imported for personal use under the Personal Importation Scheme.

Don’t forget your toothbrush … or your medicines

10 April 2019

Heading overseas? Read our tips for travelling with medicines before you go

Tim in the gym

Prescription medicine SARMs

Consumer story: Tim and selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs)

26 March 2019

Tim's story explains the risks of buying SARMs online.

Some advertiser claims may breach the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code.

How we stop advertisers from taking advantage of vulnerable consumers

15 March 2019

Learn how we manage complaints about therapeutic goods advertising.

For some people, vitamins can be an important part of their health.

Regulation Vitamins

How are vitamins regulated in Australia?

13 February 2019

For some people, vitamins are an important part of their health. Learn how the TGA regulates vitamins.

In most cases, cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus.

Could Australia be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer?

31 January 2019

If screening and vaccination for HPV continue, Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.

Don't get caught short by medicine shortages.

Regulation Medicine shortages

Medicine shortages - don’t get caught short

15 January 2019

Find out how mandatory reporting of medicine shortages will help you.

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