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Not a single vaping product containing nicotine has TGA approval

Currently, there is not a single vaping product containing nicotine approved by Australia's drug regulator, meaning that these medicines have not been tested for quality and safety.

The tricky economics of subsidising psychedelics for mental health therapy

The tricky economics of subsidising psychedelics for mental health therapy

Australia is the world’s first country to legalise the medical use of psychedelics. But not everyone is sure the timing is right. There are still major issues to work out for this move to benefit those most in need.

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Company advertising and selling bubblegum-flavoured cannabis vape products in Australia under investigation

Company advertising and selling bubblegum-flavoured cannabis vape products in Australia under investigation

Exclusive: Ethically Enhanced website sold Hubba Bubba-flavoured vapes containing cannabidiol, as owner of bubblegum brand considers legal action

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New asthma medicine restrictions will hurt the poorest children the most

Last week, without warning, the federal government significantly restricted the subsidy for an important and safe asthma medicine for children. A short document explained to prescribers what had changed, but gave no reasons.

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Amid explosion in popularity of melatonin to help kids sleep, parents told not to buy it online

Experts say there's been a "massive increase" in melatonin use among children and they're concerned parents are treating it as a "sleep candy" rather than a drug.

Legalising cannabis in Australia: how would it work and is there a catch?

The Greens say legalising cannabis could net the government $28bn tax revenue in nine years, but there are a few hurdles

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Amber alerts issued in NSW for drugs in critically low supply

An amber alert has been issued by New South Wales health officials for certain dosages of a life-saving blood-thinning drug and a sleep-inducing anaesthetic.

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TGA weighs up RSV vaccine for older Australians

TGA weighs up RSV vaccine for older Australians

A vaccine for the potentially deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being assessed by the TGA for use by people aged over 60.

Regulator may put bite on weight-loss drugs sold online

Regulator may put bite on weight-loss drugs sold online

Online advertising for prescription weight loss drugs might be against the law, the Therapeutic Goods Administration says.

TGA review strengthens case for much tighter vape restrictions at the border

TGA review strengthens case for much tighter vape restrictions at the border

On Friday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) updated its review of proposed reforms to the regulation of nicotine vaping products. It reported the federal government is now “actively considering” the TGA’s advice.

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Australian teenagers urge government to help them break vaping addiction

Australian teenagers urge government to help them break vaping addiction

Submissions to the TGA include comments from 13-19-year-olds who want restrictions in place to help them with nicotine addiction

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Tobacco-linked organisations and executives fail to declare interests to TGA vaping inquiry

Tobacco-linked organisations and executives fail to declare interests to TGA vaping inquiry

Known links to tobacco multinationals and vaping lobby groups omitted in submissions to federal government consultation on reform

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GP advice can help you quit, not vapes: doctors

GP advice can help you quit, not vapes: doctors

Doctors have joined the call for stricter e-cigarette regulations amid concerns Australia's successful smoking cessation efforts are being thwarted.

‘Overwhelming’ support for regulation of vape imports amid ‘health emergency’, TGA reports

‘Overwhelming’ support for regulation of vape imports amid ‘health emergency’, TGA reports

Experts call for higher restrictions on e-cigarette imports while health minister accuses industry of making ‘new generation of nicotine addicts’

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Experts voice concerns over university’s links to Indian health ministry ‘selling snake oil’

Western Sydney University says its partnership with the Ministry of Ayush will ‘advance the scientific base of Ayurveda’

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Tighter import bans on e-cigarettes expected in bid to tackle ‘explosion in illegal vaping’

TGA to deliver recommendations to the government on how to curtail rise in vaping rates, particularly among young people

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Pro-tobacco lobbyists circle Australian government’s proposed vaping reforms

As the TGA considers at least 4,000 submissions, tobacco companies appear to be heightening lobbying efforts

'Serious concerns' over TGA's decision making on landmark psilocybin, MDMA ruling

How an intensive lobbying campaign penetrated the TGA ahead of its world-first ruling to label MDMA and psilocybin as medicines.

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Australia is about to legalise MDMA and psilocybin for medicinal use. So how will it work?

Just three months out from the legalisation of psychedelic medicines for mental health treatment, questions remain among experts about exactly how the drugs will be administered.

Before You Nip To The Chemist, Here’s What You Need To Know About The TGA’s Cough Medicine Recall

It all comes down to one pesky ingredient called pholcodine.

Why taking cough medicines with pholcodine can be deadly, even months before surgery

If you are taking one of these cough medicines you should stop immediately, even if you don’t think you’re going to have surgery soon.

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Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery

Cough medicines containing the active ingredient pholcodine are being withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns highlighted for years both in Australia and internationally.

Cough syrups, lozenges containing pholcodine recalled by Therapeutic Goods Administration over anaphylaxis risk

The recall affects 44 products, including cough syrup and lozenges manufactured by Gold Benadryl, Bisolvon, Codral, TerryWhite, Difflam, Duro-Tuss and others.

Cough syrups, lozenges recalled by TGA due to safety risk

Cough medicines containing pholcodine are being recalled from Australian pharmacies due to safety concerns.

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Facebook ads opposing a ban on vaping in Australia failed to disclose tobacco company backing

Meta says it removed ads for failing to state they were sponsored by an initiative of British American Tobacco Australia

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