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The TGA has updated its Advertising therapeutic goods on social media guidance to help advertisers to understand their responsibilities when promoting therapeutic goods via these platforms.

We have issued 10 infringement notices, totalling $198,000, to Midnight Health Pty Ltd (Midnight Health) for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only weight-loss medicines.

We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Midnight Health Pty Ltd in relation to the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only weight-loss medicines.

A simple post from a respected person can influence the purchasing decisions of many people. If your post meets this definition of advertising, make sure you are complying with the law. Here are some of the important rules to keep in mind when creating content.

In many cases, pharmacists and prescribers are able to provide or prescribe another approved medicine that is on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) or they can give a different strength or dosage of the same medicine.

While we encourage health practitioners to prescribe approved therapeutic goods where possible, unapproved therapeutic goods can be accessed in limited circumstances.
In making these joint decisions to use an unapproved therapeutic good, your doctor is required to inform you of the potential benefits and risks.

We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Your Solution Compounding Pharmacy Pty Ltd, regarding advertising of prescription-only compounded medicines for weight-loss.

We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Your Solution Compounding Pharmacy Pty Ltd, regarding advertising of prescription-only compounded medicines for weight-loss.

Following our Essential Principles presentations on 11-12 September 2024, we have collated questions asked into themes to simplify finding information of relevance to you.

The TGA reminds businesses and media outlets that it is unlawful to publicly advertise prescription-only medicines, including prescription-only weight loss medicines.

Amendments to the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 (Schedule 5, item 6) have been made resulting in compounded GLP-1 RA products no longer being able to be compounded by pharmacists and supplied to patients.

Some online health clinics are advertising and selling compounded medicines. However, it is important to know that compounded products are not identical to TGA approved products.

To help sponsors and manufacturers transition to new manufacturer evidence.

Transition period for accepting ISO 13485 ends 26 May 2023.

The TGA will recognise the extended transition for the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

The TGA is aware of several scams targeting consumers seeking semaglutide (Ozempic). Consumers are strongly advised not to use products unless they have come from a trusted source.

Supplies of Ozempic (semaglutide) have begun distribution in Australia but will remain quite limited for some time.

Before you take a weight loss supplement or medicine, there are things to consider.

The TGA has approved the first two nasal combination self-tests (for use at home) that detect both COVID-19 and influenza viral infections in humans.

On 28 March 2018, the Senate Community Affairs References Committee reported on its inquiry into the number of women in Australia who have had transvaginal mesh implants and related matters - external site.

Invitation to the National Measurement Institute's mask/respirator testing forum.

Changes will be made to the regulation of nappy rash products on 1 January 2020

Therapeutic Goods Order No. 1 of 2010.