The Latest Breaking News from The Therapeutic Goods Administration

Higher-strength medicinal cannabis may be linked to a disturbing pattern of side effects, our study shows

In recent years, we’ve seen a sizeable shift in medicinal cannabis prescribing, to products containing higher levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) – the component that can cause drowsiness or a high.

The Conversation · May 8

Should clinics prescribe medicinal cannabis that they also supply? We asked 5 experts

You can have an online consultation, be prescribed medicinal cannabis, and have it sent directly to your home, in a seamless operation. This one-stop-shop certainly sounds convenient.

The Conversation · Apr 7

Will medicinal cannabis help my mental health? Here are the evidence and the risks

Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis.

The Conversation · Mar 31

How safe are the chemicals in sunscreen? A pharmacology expert explains

Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released its safety review of seven active ingredients commonly used in sunscreens.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

Confusing for doctors, inequitable for patients: why Australia’s medicinal cannabis system needs urgent reform

In 2024 alone, Australia’s medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), authorised at least 979,000 prescription applications for medicinal cannabis through its specialised access pathways.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for

Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 – including nerve damage – may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025

Australia approves new drug to treat early Alzheimer’s disease

Kisunla is first new treatment registered by TGA in 25 years but could cost patients more than $80,000 and less than one in five will be eligible

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

Vitamin B6 is essential – but too much can be toxic. Here’s what to know to stay safe

In recent weeks, reports have been circulating about severe reactions in people who’ve taken over-the-counter vitamin B6 supplements.

The Conversation · Jan 29, 2025

Australia is facing a shortage of ‘crucial’ IV fluids. What does it mean and who will be affected?

Intravenous fluids have a ‘myriad of uses’ in the health system, but supply is expected to be constrained throughout 2024

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024

Liberals promise up to 7000 RSV vaccines for newborns and infants

The party has announced the $2.6m election commitment.

The Canberra Times · Jun 16, 2024