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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information on medicines and medical devices
The TGA is publishing the latest information about medicines and medical devices as it relates to COVID-19 on this page.
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8 April 2021
A list of tests approved for inclusion in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG)
24 March 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGA has expedited approvals for inclusion of COVID-19 tests in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The TGA has commenced validation reviews of serology-based COVID-19 point-of-care tests included in the ARTG.
11 March 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGA has expedited the approval (with conditions) of COVID-19 tests including tests intended for laboratory use and those intended for use by specified health professionals at the point of care.
19 February 2021
This is current advice relating to the supply of in vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 infections
4 December 2020
Information for sponsors regarding the supply of COVID-19 tests, including advice for those sponsors new to therapeutic goods regulation in Australia
2 October 2020
All applications in relation to COVID-19 are being expedited as a matter of priority (separate to the Priority Review pathway)
26 August 2020
Important information about the use of COVID-19 point-of-care tests.
24 March 2020
Certain medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 will be exempt from various provisions of the therapeutic goods act to facilitate necessary access
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Department of Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert — for information and advice not specific to therapeutic goods.
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