Alerts

Our safety advisory includes information for consumers and health professionals about low levels of nitrosamine impurity in medicines containing sitagliptin.

We're continuing to monitor adverse events from masks that have magnets interacting with implantable medical devices. Find out how we're working with companies supplying these devices in Australia and international regulators.

Interpharma Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of Sodium Chloride 0.9% 30mL ampoules due to potential contamination with Ralstonia pickettii. You can return them for a refund.

We're continuing to investigate and take action about the potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii. Read about a product recall and quarantines.

We're aware of Ralstonia pickettii cases in patients across Australia and are working closely with health departments to investigate the possible role of therapeutic goods.

If you've purchased APOHEALTH Paracetamol Pain Relief paracetamol 500 mg film-coated tablets in a bottle, ensure it is kept out of reach of children. This product does not have child-resistant packaging.

ResMed Pty Ltd is updating the safety information and warnings for their masks that have magnets.

FIT-BioCeuticals Pty Ltd is recalling two batches of BioCeuticals Zinc Drops. In these batches, the zinc and the liquid are separating, which means that you may not get the correct dose of zinc.

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.

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

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

The 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.

The TGA has detected fake semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, being illegally imported into Australia.

Medtronic Australasia is informing customers about the serious risk of valve infolding for EvolutePRO+ 34mm Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV), item code - EVPROPLUS-34US.

BioCeuticals is recalling one Batch 220380 (exp 02/2024) of Ultra Potent-C Chewable (60s) (AUST L 208690) following a consumer report of a metal fragment found in one tablet.

The TGA has decided to cancel the registration of pholcodine-containing medicines and is recalling them from pharmacies.

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

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

Recall of JSHealth Vitamins listed medicine Detox + Debloat.

Philips Respironics patient interface devices (face and nasal masks) with magnetic clips - New warnings

Update on BiPAP settings issues and recall progress

Safety advisory - low levels of contamination with a nitrosamine impurity

TRIKAFTA tablets may be incorrectly located in their pack (wallets).

The TGA has become aware of instances where patients have become falsely reassured by the home use fetal dopplers and delayed medical attention.

Microbial contamination in several batches of Lucas' Papaw Ointment