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Have you experienced an issue with a medicine or medical device?
Every report is important. Reports help us monitor the safety of medicines, vaccines and medical devices.

A simple post from a respected person can influence the purchasing decisions of many people. If your post meets this definition of advertising, make sure you are complying with the law. Here are some of the important rules to keep in mind when creating content.

In many cases, pharmacists and prescribers are able to provide or prescribe another approved medicine that is on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) or they can give a different strength or dosage of the same medicine.

Like all goods available in Australia, therapeutic goods can sometimes experience problems. When this happens, we decide if a ‘market action’ is needed. A market action aims to correct the problem. There are four types of market actions you should be aware of.

Complementary medicines are therapeutic goods that are often derived from traditional medicine practices. They can usually be purchased from supermarkets, health stores and pharmacies without seeing a doctor or pharmacist.
However, just because a medicine is available without a prescription, or claims to be ‘natural’ or ‘healthy’, doesn’t mean it’s safe for you.

While we encourage health practitioners to prescribe approved therapeutic goods where possible, unapproved therapeutic goods can be accessed in limited circumstances.
In making these joint decisions to use an unapproved therapeutic good, your doctor is required to inform you of the potential benefits and risks.

Australians who use tanning products containing ‘melanotan’ are at risk of serious health problems.

If your business sells or advertises paracetamol, then you need to be aware of the new rules around pack sizes that commence on 1 February 2025.

We know that paracetamol is safe and effective for most people when taken at the recommended dose.

One of the key functions of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is to closely monitor the safety of therapeutic goods. But to properly monitor safety, we need everyone to report any side effects and problems they have.

Some online health clinics are advertising and selling compounded medicines. However, it is important to know that compounded products are not identical to TGA approved products.

There has been a lot of discussion about sunscreen recently. All sunscreens that have a primary purpose of protecting against UV radiation are regulated by the TGA. They must be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) to be lawfully supplied in Australia

If you create content, you should know how to protect yourself and your business when it comes to promoting therapeutic goods.

If you have ever taken medicines, received an implant, had a blood transfusion or been given a vaccine, the TGA regulates those products. Did you know that the TGA also regulates some common products you’ll find in your local supermarket or health store?

Check the labels of all medicines and medical devices, including those you buy without a doctor’s prescription.

Want to know what’s in your medicines? The obvious place to start is with the medicine’s label, but there may be more to it.

From 1 July 2023, authorised psychiatrists can prescribe psychedelic medicines to people with specific mental health conditions under strict controls.

Make small changes to how you think about paracetamol.

From 1 October 2021 you will no longer be able to legally buy nicotine vaping products, such as nicotine e-cigarettes, nicotine pods and liquid nicotine, from overseas websites without first getting a prescription.

Even if you're familiar with your pet's medicine, the advice is clear: if a product is labelled 'for animal use only', do not take it.

How to find information about the inactive ingredients in your medicines.

Counterfeit medicines pose a health risk, but our tips can help you spot them.

Food and medicine have different roles in our health, and must follow different regulations.

In a bushfire or other natural disaster you might need emergency access to an important medicine. Here are some tips on how to plan ahead.

This Australia Day, we celebrate some Australian innovators in therapeutic goods.