Alerts

GlucaGen HypoKit (glucagon) shortage will be extended by one month to 31 October 2023

Find out about a software problem with the SmartDrive MX2+ App, for the PushTracker E2 and E3 wearable watches, causing safety issues for operating manual wheelchairs.

Read advice about not prescribing Ozempic to new patients unless there are no suitable alternatives or there is a compelling clinical reason.

To help manage the shortage of the tablet form of vigabatrin (Sabril), we have made a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument that allows a pharmacist to provide the oral sachets.

Felton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd is recalling some batches of the Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporiser - Humidifier because the enclosed heating element can overheat.

Be alert to an issue affecting all units of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) Ankle Prosthesis supplied in the Australian market.

Read about the supply of Ordine (morphine) oral liquid being discontinued in Australia between November 2023 and early 2024.

Read updated information on nitrosamine impurities, the TGA response and requirements for medicine sponsors and manufacturers.

We have been notified that the shortage of tenecteplase (Metalyse) will continue until 31 December 2024.

The TGA has received reports of liver problems experienced by consumers taking medicines containing turmeric or curcumin.

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals has notified the TGA about a critical shortage of the emergency glucagon product GlucaGen HypoKit.

Read about how the shortage of oral cefalexin medicines, that started in December 2022, no longer applies to capsules.

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals has notified the TGA about a shortage of the somatropin products Norditropin FlexPro.

The TGA is aware of a shortage of all hydrocortisone tablet strengths due to manufacturing issues. We are working with the supplier Alphapharm Pty Ltd to manage the impact.

Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of Natural Instinct Kids SPF50+ Clean Sunscreen 200mL topical cream and 50mL rollerball products after receiving reports that the sunscreen fluid is splitting into layers.

We have been notified of a current shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pen, until 5 June 2024.

Find out what the discontinuation of Ordine (morphine) oral liquid means for you.

The supply of Ozempic (semaglutide) in Australia is improving however the shortage continues. Stay updated about how the shortage impacts you.

Users may experience extended periods of signal loss and during this time they won’t receive high or low glucose alarms.

Australia tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

Big Penis USA tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

Germany Niubian tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

The TGA has recently tested the contents of Kamini, and found ingredients in Kamini that pose a serious risk if ingested.

USA Black Gold tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

We have updated the information about these shortages with new details about affected products and a link to an additional resource for health professionals.