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Mass shipment of testing kits arrives as government pleads for supplies
17 March 2020 - The first shipment among 100,000 new coronavirus testing kits were due to arrive in Australia on ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Mar 2020
2020 seasonal influenza vaccines
13 March 2020 - The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee has reviewed data related to epidemiology, antigenic and genetic characteristics of ...
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
World's main supplier of generic drugs could run out of ingredients
4 March 2020 - India, the world's main supplier of generic drugs, has restricted the export of 26 pharmaceutical ingredients ...
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 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Feb 2020
Medical device application processing times
19 February 2020 - Australia's regulatory framework for therapeutic goods is undergoing a number of changes in response to the Review ...