Alerts

The TGA has issued updated safety advice for health professionals regarding dabigatran (Pradaxa), highlighting the increased risk of bleeding and the importance of careful patient selection and monitoring, especially in older adults and those with kidney impairment.

TGA has issued updated safety advice for consumers taking Pradaxa (dabigatran), highlighting risks such as bleeding and the importance of proper storage and patient monitoring.

Precautionary product notification for GlaxoSmithKline Australia (GSK) influenza vaccine, Fluarix

About seasonal flu vaccine: 2013 seasonal influenza vaccines for use in children

Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) update

The TGA has performed and reported on a large number of tests on the chemical properties, physical properties and the biological safety of the gels and shells of PIP breast implants.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Alphapharm, in consultation with the TGA, are undertaking a voluntary recall of several batches of Ventolin and Asmol inhalers due to a fault in the delivery mechanism of a small number of inhalers within each batch. This can lead to less than the full dose being delivered for each puff.