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Fast-tracking research into treatments for COVID-19
21 March 2020 - The Australian Government will provide $13 million to fast-track research into treatments for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Mar 2020
Limits on dispensing and sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
19 March 2020 - In order to ensure equitable access to medicines for all Australians, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Mar 2020
Limits on dispensing and sales of medicines
19 March 2020 - Medicine supplies in Australia are strong however demand for medicines has increased markedly over the past two ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Mar 2020
Medicines Australia welcomes Government’s COVID-19 package
18 March 2020 - Medicines Australia welcomes the $2.4 billion COVID-19 health package announced by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Mar 2020
TGA cautions against over-buying medicines
16 March 2020 - In response to COVID-19, the TGA is aware that some pharmacists have been over-ordering medicines, while ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Mar 2020
TGA response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
13 March 2020 - As part of the Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration is providing active support for monitoring ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Mar 2020
Therapeutic Goods Administration prepare to fast track coronavirus vaccines and treatment
11 March 2020 - The Therapeutic Goods Administration is gearing up to fast track the approval of any vaccines or treatments ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Mar 2020
Reformatting Product Information: frequently asked questions
6 March 2020 - A new product information form was approved on 8 November 2017, with a commencement date of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Mar 2020
International work-sharing initiative - baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza)
5 March 2020 - The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a new medicine for the treatment of influenza (flu) as ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Mar 2020
Stop panic buying medicines: pharmacists warn
4 March 2020 - The Pharmacy Guild has warned Australians panic buying of medicines will only make existing supply issues ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Mar 2020
Anti-flu pill can fight illness as soon as symptoms show
4 February 2020 - A new pill that can fight the flu as soon as symptoms strike has been approved ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Mar 2020
Coronavirus triggers national medical stockpile as COVID-19 threat intensifies
29 February 2020 - It could be any warehouse in Australia. In fact, you may travel past it every day ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Feb 2020
Independent review of the reforms to the therapeutic goods advertising framework to commence
26 February 2020 - The independent review of the advertising reforms has now commenced, and is being led by Ms Rosemary ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Feb 2020
Brexit - implications for therapeutic goods in Australia
25 February 2020 - A transition period is in effect until the end of 2020 while the UK and EU negotiate ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Feb 2020
Frustration as life-saving EpiPens sit in warehouses, pharmacists out of stock
19 February 2020 - The peak body for Australians with severe allergies is calling on pharmacists to stock up on ...