Unapproved therapeutic goods
There are a number of ways that patients can gain access to products that have not been approved for use in Australia.
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Latest alerts
- EVE Allylisopropylacetylurea tabletsThe TGA is warning consumers against taking EVE branded products that contain allylisopropylacetylurea (apronal) as they pose a significant health risk and are prohibited from sale, supply or use in Australia.
- Counterfeit semaglutide vialsThe TGA has detected fake semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, being illegally imported into Australia.
- Antibiotics shortage update and substitution allowed to address shortage of cefaclorWe continue to monitor antibiotic medicines in shortage and are seeking and prioritising applications for overseas alternatives to assist with supply.
Latest articles
- Queensland individual fined nearly $16,000 after allegedly importing unregistered nicotine vaping productsIt is alleged that the individual attempted to import six different types of nicotine vaping products (prescription medicines). The unapproved nicotine vaping products were intercepted by the Australian Border Force and have been seized and will be destroyed under advice from the TGA.
- TGA targets unlawful importation of prescription medicinesThe TGA has issued 5 infringement notices to 3 health practitioners for the alleged unlawful importation of unregistered prescription-only medicines.
- Infringement notices totalling $66,600 given to three Sydney-based companies and two individuals for alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping productsThe TGA has issued nine infringement notices to three companies and two associated individuals for the alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping products.
Latest publications
- Nicotine Vaping Product Analysis: Evidence from the University of WollongongThis document contains practical information produced by a team from the University of Wollongong, based on their years of practical research on nicotine vaping products.
- Infographic - Become an Authorised Prescriber for nicotine vaping productsThis infographic is a printable resource that can be used to communicate the streamlined approval process for medical practitioners.
- Testing of paediatric medicinal cannabis products being supplied via SAS in AustraliaThe TGA has released a report on the laboratory testing of SAS-supplied cannabis products.