Articles

Abuse of human growth hormone can cause permanent health issues.

From animals intestines to intrauterine devices, contraception has a fascinating history.

The history of vaccination is a long and fascinating one.

Be informed and aware, but don’t be afraid.

Learn about the evidence for medicinal cannabis, and how a medical doctor can organise medicinal cannabis access on behalf of appropriate patients.

What does Neo from the Matrix need to know before choosing a pill to take?

Contamination has been discovered in some ranitidine products, but the immediate health risk is low.

Consumer Medicine Information gives you the information you need to manage your health

Fun facts about pirate medicine for Talk Like A Pirate Day

When a company makes a medicine, quality is planned for with Good Manufacturing Practice.

If you have any unwanted medicines, you can safely dispose of them at your local pharmacy.

Bee aware of the risks of natural medicines and medical devices.

Over the last few years we've updated the Australian names of some medicine ingredients to bring the names into line with the names used in other countries.

Provided all appropriate rules are followed, many medicines can be imported for personal use under the Personal Importation Scheme.

Heading overseas? Read our tips for travelling with medicines before you go

Tim's story explains the risks of buying SARMs online.

Learn how we manage complaints about therapeutic goods advertising.

For some people, vitamins are an important part of their health.  Learn how the TGA regulates vitamins.

If screening and vaccination for HPV continue, Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.

Find out how mandatory reporting of medicine shortages will help you.

Is there a hangover cure? Essential reading for anyone visited by spirits these holidays.

What is the TGA?  Learn why and how we regulate medicines and medical devices. 

Some retailers try to use disclaimers like 'for research purposes only' to sell an illegal product, but these disclaimers don't change the law.

Georgia's story explains how to spot the warning signs for the breast implant associated cancer BIA-ALCL.

Caitlin's story explains how a patient in Australia can legally access medicinal cannabis.