Medicines safety
General information about the safety of medicines and how it is monitored. This includes various kinds of reviews of specific medicines guidelines and monitoring by the TGA.
Latest alerts
- Recall: Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporiser - HumidifierFelton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd is recalling some batches of the Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporiser - Humidifier because the enclosed heating element can overheat.
- Hazard Alert: Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) Ankle ProsthesisBe alert to an issue affecting all units of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) Ankle Prosthesis supplied in the Australian market.
- Medicines containing turmeric or curcumin - risk of liver injuryThe TGA has received reports of liver problems experienced by consumers taking medicines containing turmeric or curcumin.
Latest articles
- COVID-19 vaccine safety report - 21-09-2023Information about the TGA's safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines.
- Product Information safety updates - September 2023Medicines Safety Update - Information for health professionals
- COVID-19 vaccine safety report - 07-09-2023Information about the TGA's safety monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines.
Latest publications
- Pharmacovigilance Inspection Program metrics report: Jan - Dec 2021The TGA Pharmacovigilance Inspection Program (PVIP) metrics report for 2021 is now available.
- Minocycline and agranulocytosisMedicines safety review
- Aconitum alkaloids in listed medicinesThe TGA has released a report on the laboratory testing of listed medicines for Aconitum alkaloid content.