Webinar: Risks of intentional self-poisoning with paracetamol: key independent expert findings and consultation on possible access and purchasing controls

When: Friday 16 September 2022
Where: Online
Time: 2 - 3pm AEST

Understand the key findings of the independent expert report on the risks of intentional self-poisoning with paracetamol and have your questions answered about the TGA’s consultation (starting mid-September) on the possible options for changing access or purchasing controls through the Poisons Standard.

Date

16 September 2022

Last updated

26 September 2022

Background

The TGA recently commissioned a report on the risks of self-harm from intentional paracetamol misuse in relation to the current access controls for paracetamol. The TGA commissioned the report because of concerns, particularly of families and healthcare professionals of affected consumers of paracetamol, regarding the number of poisonings and deliberate overdoses from paracetamol obtained from general retail outlets, and whether current access restrictions are appropriate. The report has been produced by a panel of independent experts and will be published in the week commencing 12 September 2022, along with a public notice inviting submissions on various options for amending the Poisons Standard to control the risks identified by the expert panel.