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The TGA reminds businesses and media outlets that it is unlawful to publicly advertise prescription-only medicines, including prescription-only weight loss medicines.

Infringement notices were issued to businesses and individuals for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only medicines on their websites.

TGA has issued 3 infringement notices totalling $56,340 to News Life Media Pty Ltd for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on their popular lifestyle website Body+Soul.

TGA has issued 35 infringement notices totalling $627,252 to 6 businesses and 2 individuals for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on their websites and social media platforms.

TGA has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Key Promotional Products Pty Ltd, and an individual, for allegedly importing and supplying unapproved rapid antigen test kits

Infringement notices totalling $171,972 have been issued to Better Leaf Pty Ltd, and an individual, for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on its website and social media.

The Dolphins National Rugby League club has worked with us, agreeing to remove Alternaleaf branding from its jerseys and on signages displayed at stadiums during its games.

It is alleged the companies unlawfully advertised medicinal cannabis using terms including ‘medical cannabis’ and ‘plant medicine’, allowing patients to purchase prescription-only medicines after online consultation.

We have updated our guidance on advertising cosmetic injectables to ensure advertising rules are applied consistently across all industries that deal with therapeutic goods.

The TGA has issued 4 infringement notices totalling $75,120 to Liquefy Health Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful importation and advertising of unapproved complementary medicines.

The TGA has issued 13 infringement notices totalling $42,900 to a New South Wales-based individual for the alleged unlawful advertisement and supply of erectile dysfunction medicines.

The TGA has issued 18 infringement notices totalling $157,752 to Kilpatrick & Douglas Pty Ltd and two directors, for the alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vapes

On 1 January 2024, as part of the reforms to the regulation of vaping products, the Advertising Permission for Nicotine was repealed.

The TGA with the assistance of NSW Police have seized 478 sport supplements containing potentially dangerous substances from a Sydney retail store.

This instrument is made under Schedule 5A of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 and Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2022.

This instrument is made under regulation 97 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.

This instrument is made under subsection 19(7D) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

TGA has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Yossef Wahib, operator of the online store Aussie Mega Supplements. Mr Wahib was also issued an infringement notice for $3,756.

If your business is involved with medicinal cannabis, read our updated guidance about advertising medicinal cannabis to consumers.

We have issued a notice to Pracmed Healthcare Pty Ltd to cease advertising indications related to weight loss surgery and cognitive function.

We have alleged that the advertising on the company's website and social media was unlawful because medicinal cannabis products are prescription-only medicines that can't be advertised directly to consumers.

We have issued 45 infringement notices totalling $742,500 to InstantScripts Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only medicines.

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered Vapor Kings Pty Ltd to pay $4.9 million for unlawfully advertising nicotine vaping products. A company Director was also ordered to pay $100,000 in penalties.

We have issued infringement notices totalling $82,632 to Ovira Pty Ltd, and an individual, for the alleged unlawful advertising of an analgesic TENS system.

The TGA has issued 7 infringement notices totalling $115,500 to the company for the alleged unlawful advertising and supply of sport supplement products containing banned substances.