Media releases & statements

June

Using 'natural' claims when advertising to the public

11 June 2019

Reasons for releasing guidance and how it was developed
The TGA seize SARMs and Nootropics during search warrants in the Sutherland Shire, NSW

4 June 2019

On Thursday 30 May 2019, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) executed four search warrants connected to a business operating in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney
Share your views in the 2019 TGA stakeholder survey

3 June 2019

The 2019 TGA stakeholder survey is open. Have your say before 5 July

May

The TGA has seized Bloodroot Salve (Black Salve) and Bloodroot Capsules during search warrant on the Gold Coast

31 May 2019

The TGA has seized black salve products after executing a search warrant at a business premises on the Gold Coast
Curam Duo 400/57

22 May 2019

Recall – potential for reduced effectiveness
Fallopia multiflora (he shou wu)

21 May 2019

Update - products recalled
Hair Tonic and Hairpro capsules

21 May 2019

Recall - risk of liver injury
TGA actions after review into urogynaecological surgical mesh implants

17 May 2019

Update to Mesh Hub notifying of recent recall actions
TGA continues action against Peptide Clinics Australia for alleged advertising breaches

17 May 2019

Court action continues against Peptide Clinics Australia for alleged advertising breaches
Fluad trivalent influenza vaccine

9 May 2019

Safety advisory - risk to patients with latex allergy
Breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma

3 May 2019

The TGA has commenced its review and laboratory testing of samples received from the sponsors of breast implants in Australia
Glyceryl trinitrate tablets (Anginine and Lycinate)

2 May 2019

Update 4 - continuing medicine shortage
Metronidazole intravenous infusion 500 mg/100 mL bag

2 May 2019

Update - medicine shortage resolved
Vitex agnus-castus

2 May 2019

Safety advisory – potential for interaction with oral contraceptives

April

Weleda Baby Teething Powder 60 g

29 April 2019

Recall - ingestion of plastic fragments may pose potential choking hazard
Significant decrease in the amount of codeine supplied to Australians

24 April 2019

TGA data analysis
Double Maxx D.B.M. Capsules

18 April 2019

Double Maxx D.B.M. Capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
BMSW 4600MG Black Ant Capsules

17 April 2019

BMSW 4600MG Black Ant Capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Japan Tengsu tablets

17 April 2019

Japan Tengsu tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Horny Little Devil Capsules

17 April 2019

Horny Little Devil Capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
2019 seasonal influenza vaccines

17 April 2019

Information for consumers and health professionals
Infections associated with heater-cooler devices

16 April 2019

Statement on the post-market review of heater-coolers has been updated
International Work-sharing Initiative - Abemaciclib (Verzenio)

9 April 2019

Second candidate in international work-share initiative
Lotus Flower capsules

3 April 2019

Lotus Flower capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Magnum XXL capsules

3 April 2019

Magnum XXL capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
X Power 3 tablets

3 April 2019

X Power 3 tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
JOYSMI capsules

3 April 2019

JOYSMI capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Meizitang Botanical soft gel capsules

3 April 2019

Meizitang Botanical soft gel capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Mylanta Antacid Double Strength Oral Liquid 500 mL

1 April 2019

Product defect correction - potential for soft lumps in the liquid

March

Tofacitinib

21 March 2019

Clinical study finds increased risk of blood clots in the lungs and of death in rheumatoid arthritis patients on high dose
Make Coarser Make Bigger capsules

18 March 2019

Make Coarser Make Bigger capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
Morphine Sulfate Injection BP 30 mg in 1 mL ampoule

5 March 2019

Safety advisory – Section 19A product not for epidural or intrathecal use
Understanding Australia's new opioid overdose rescue treatment

4 March 2019

Australian launch of a new product called Nyxoid nasal spray for opioid overdoses
Review of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967

4 March 2019

Invitation to comment on discussion paper now published

February

'Sartan' blood pressure medicines

26 February 2019

TGA investigation - potential contamination with N -nitroso compounds
Update to the advertising complaints and investigation information database improves search features

25 February 2019

This update implements feedback from stakeholders to make the database more user-friendly
ISHOU Fulin Ruan Jiaonang capsules

25 February 2019

ISHOU Fulin Ruan Jiaonang capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
BASCHI Quick Slimming capsules

25 February 2019

BASCHI Quick Slimming capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Deli by New Queen capsules

22 February 2019

Deli by New Queen capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Boxy Indelar capsules

18 February 2019

Boxy Indelar capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Mang Luk Power Slim capsules

18 February 2019

Mang Luk Power Slim capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
Australian company pays fine for illegal medicine exports

18 February 2019

On 14 December 2018, the TGA issued an infringement notice for export of unlawful medicines from Australia
Jurnista (hydromorphone hydrochloride) prolonged-release

13 February 2019

Product defect correction - potentially damaged tablets

January

ConvaTec Australia devices

25 January 2019

Recall of multiple products - potential for breaches of sterile packaging
EpiPen 300 mcg adrenaline auto-injector

23 January 2019

Update - medicine shortage resolved
OA/RA capsules

23 January 2019

Recall due to contamination
St John Ambulance Tiny Tots First Aid Kit - electronic thermometer

21 January 2019

Recall - potential risk of harm for children who access the button battery
A warning to consumers about the serious health risks relating to e-cigarette liquid

15 January 2019

The TGA is alerting consumers to the potential risks of purchasing electronic cigarette liquid
Germany Black Ant 2000mg tablets (Zhansheng Weige Chaoyue Xilishi)

15 January 2019

These tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken
South Australian man faces criminal charges for dealing with counterfeit and unapproved medicines

4 January 2019

Dealing countefeit and unapproved medicines is a serious offence as shown in recent TGA prosecution outcome in South Australia

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