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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.

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Warning over rise in nitrous oxide abuse as service stations sell potentially deadly 'nangs' to teenagers

Canisters of nitrous oxide, known as "nangs" and linked to the death of a Queensland man, are readily available across Australia. But drug experts disagree on what to do.

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World-first: Magic mushrooms and ecstasy get the thumbs up for clinical use

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of magic mushrooms and ecstasy for mental health treatment.

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Australia to reclassify MDMA as medicine for certain mental health conditions

MDMA and psilocybin will be recognised as medicines for certain mental health conditions in a shake-up from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

AAP

Omicron jab gets provisional green light

A Pfizer booster that specifically tackles two Omicron COVID-19 variants has been given provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

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Dangerous 'Barbie drug' Melanotan-II sparks crackdown on social media influencers

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning about Melanotan-II, a substance being widely spruiked on social media platforms that promises to give users a tan without the sun — but can have serious side effects.

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Government considering range of options to achieve goal of halving smoking rates within 10 years

"Smoking kills" labels on cigarettes, unattractive colours and a ban on menthols and other flavour additives will all be imposed in renewed efforts to reduce smoking rates.

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'They should be available': Push to allow MDMA, psilocybin for mental health treatment

The Threapeutic Goods Administration is considering whether to reschedule MDMA and psilocybin.

The Canberra Times

Type 2 diabetics forced to seek alternative treatments as use of Ozempic for weight loss grows

Healthcare workers say they are "gobsmacked" by a shortage of essential treatments for diabetics.

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Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for all children aged over six months old

The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves Pfizer's paediatric dose of its COVID vaccine for children aged between six months and five years old.

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Interim tick for Pfizer infant booster

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given provisional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 booster to be used in children aged six months to five years.

AAP

Medicinal cannabis companies fined almost $1m by TGA over false treatment claims

Australia’s drugs regulator issues 73 infringement notices over claims prescriptions could treat conditions such as cancer and epilepsy

The Guardian - AU

Important Biotech Catalysts For September 15, 2022 - End Of The Day Summary

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced positive top-line results from the pivotal Phase 3 trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of its investigational pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenABCWY) in healthy individuals 10 through 25 years of age. The trial met all primary and secondary endpoints. Pfizer shares traded in a range of $45.7…

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Blackmores subsidiary kept selling pregnancy vitamins despite hundreds of complaints, ex-employee alleges

Whistleblower says he was instructed to tell customers the products were safe to consume, despite lack of testing evidence

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COVID vaccines for children under 5 are almost here. Here's what parents need to know

COVID vaccines for children as young as six months look set to be available in the coming months, now the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Moderna vaccine for babies and young children.

The Guardian - AU

Let doctors use MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD and depression, former ADF boss says

Chris Barrie says he hopes common sense will prevail and the TGA will allow drug to be more readily used to treat patients

Newcastle Herald

No COVID boosters yet for 12 to 15-year-olds

Australian children won't be going for their COVID-19 vaccine booster just yet despite an earlier recommendation from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

AAP

No boosters yet for 12 to 15-year-olds

ATAGI has declined to approve COVID-19 booster shots for adolescents aged 12 to 15 despite the Therapeutic Goods Administration recommending a third dose.

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TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for 12-15-year-olds, final approval needed from ATAGI

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Pfizer COVID booster for people aged 12 to 15, but it will need a final tick of approval before it is made available to the cohort.

AAP

Thousands receive winter COVID-19 boosters

More than 14,000 people have received their winter booster for COVID-19 since the rollout began this week.

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Do I Need A Booster If I’ve Had The Spicy Cough & All Your Other Third Dose Questions Answered

If you're yet to get your third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, we answer all of your vaccine questions in the below.

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Novavax takes first steps to kids' vaccine

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has opened the door to Novavax applying in April to register its COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and older.

AAP

Warnings for unapproved rapid tests

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned Australians against using rapid antigen tests that have not been approved for use.

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TGA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six and older

The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves the Moderna vaccine for children aged six and older.

AAP

Vic company fined over illegal RAT imports

A Victorian company has been fined by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for importing Rapid Antigen Tests not on the ATAGI list.

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