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too much human growth hormone can be bad for you

Prescription medicine

Too much of a good thing: the health risks of human growth hormone

20 December 2019

Abuse of human growth hormone can cause permanent health issues.

You can return unwanted prescription pain relievers at your local pharmacy.

Prescription medicine Opioids

The free, safe and confidential way to get rid of your unwanted medicines

23 July 2019

If you have any unwanted medicines, you can safely dispose of them at your local pharmacy.

Australia has one of the world's highest rates of skin cancer, make sure you choose the right sunscreen and apply it properly

Health Sunscreens

Everything you ever wanted to know about sunscreens (but were afraid to ask)

10 July 2019

Tips on what to consider when choosing or applying a sunscreen

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.

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