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Provisional registration of Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment in mTNBC will lapse on 22 March 2023.

More applications for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) clearances can now be assessed under the TGA’s MRA pathway.

The TGA is aware of several scams targeting consumers seeking semaglutide (Ozempic). Consumers are strongly advised not to use products unless they have come from a trusted source.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.5.5 of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard.

From 1 July this year, medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin and MDMA can be prescribed by specifically authorised psychiatrists for the treatment of certain mental health conditions.

Current antibiotics shortages in Australia include amoxicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefalexin, metronidazole and trimethoprim.

The Generic Medicines Work-Sharing Initiative has updated its Operational Procedures document and Expression Of Interest form.

A warning to social media influencers and advertisers not to advertise this prescription medicine.

The Pharmacovigilance Inspection Program (PVIP) Risk Assessment Survey is now open until 18 December 2022 for medicine sponsors to complete.

The TGA approved Moderna Australia’s application to transition its COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX (elasomeran), from provisional to full registration.

TGA has released over 95 batches of influenza vaccine, consisting of over 16.8 million doses, for supply in Australia for the 2022 influenza season.

The TGA has provisionally approved the Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd COVID-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY, for use as a booster in individuals aged 12 to 15 years old.

This instrument is the Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard) (COVID-19 Treatment—Merck Sharp and Dohme) (Molnupiravir) Labelling Exemption 2022.

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.5.5 of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard.

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.5.5 of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard

The TGA has granted a provisional determination to Moderna Australia Pty Ltd in relation to its COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX.

Introduction of requirements for sponsors of sartan medicines

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.5.5 of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard.

On 1 October 2021, the TGA granted provisional determination to Pfizer Australia in relation to a new combination medicine containing PF-07321332 and ritonavir, for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic, confirmed coronavirus infection.

On 27 September 2021 the TGA granted provisional determination to Roche Products Pty Ltd in relation to the COVID-19 treatment tocilizumab (ACTEMRA).

TGA has placed new restrictions on the prescribing of oral ivermectin

The TGA has granted provisional approval to Moderna Australia Pty Ltd in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax (elasomeran), for individuals aged 12 years and over.

The TGA has granted provisional approval to Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd for its COVID-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY, making it the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive regulatory approval in Australia.

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.5.5 of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard.