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The Secretary of the Department of Health has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia (Court) against Evolution Supplements Australia Pty Ltd

Ethyl chloride spray should not be used in association with medical devices containing a common plastic

Changes to the cleaning instructions for long-term nasogastric tubes have been implemented following a TGA investigation

Patient handling slings are a vital resource to make patient transfers safer for both staff and patients, but processes must be adhered to

Health facilities and staff are reminded of the importance of following the Instructions for Use (IFU) for surgical staplers

Health professionals should be alert to the potential for false positive results and the associated risk of unnecessary patient treatment

Information for cannabis manufacturers regarding TGO 93

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

Listed medicine ingredients and requirements have been updated.

Xofluza approved as part of an international work-sharing initiative between the TGA, Health Canada and Swissmedic

Medicines Safety Update article

Medicines Safety Update article

Caruso's Natural Health pays $12,600 fine for false certification in relation to therapeutic good

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

Juice Plus Company Australia Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $37,800 for alleged advertising breaches relating to vitamin products

InSkin Cosmedics Group Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $37,800 in regards to the alleged supply and advertising of the Dermapen 4

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. 

Measles vaccine testing shows the vaccine meets required standards

The Health Products Regulation Group has published a new regulatory science strategy

Adequate stock available despite bushfires

Pharmacies and others can advertise availability of OTC salbutamol products during the bushfire season

On 20 November 2019 the TGA issued a direction notice to Cat Media concerning its advertising of Fatblaster Clinical

Abuse of human growth hormone can cause permanent health issues.

Mundipharma Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $302,400 in response to 24 infringement notices issued by the TGA