'Magic mushroom' trial in WA could be the key to treating depression Scientists in Western Australia will soon be trialling magic mushrooms on people living with depression. ABC News · Feb 22, 2023
RECALL: Popular baby nappy rash cream The Curash cream is recalled after reports of redness, rash and sensitivity. Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2023
Curash nappy rash cream recalled by TGA after parents say babies left with burns A popular children's nappy rash cream is being recalled, amid complaints from parents that the product caused burns and the company downplayed reactions. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
MDMA and psilocybin treatment to be offered in the Hunter 'These people are facing death by suicide if they don't get an alternative medication.' Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2023
Ozempic shortage forces diabetes patients to search pharmacies in hope of filling scripts A global shortage of a diabetes drug has led to patients searching pharmacies to have their scripts filled. ABC News · Feb 8, 2023
The TGA has approved certain psychedelic treatments: the response from experts is mixed A few days ago, the Australian drug regulator – the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – surprised experts around the world when it announced the approval of certain psychedelic treatments. The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023
Prescribing MDMA and psilocybin: who will get the drugs and how will they help? Explainer: doctors say the drugs can help patients work through psychotherapy for PTSD – a condition that will affect one in five people in their lifetimes The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023
Ozempic: ‘Hottest drug in Hollywood’ causes big dramas The TGA is investigating social media influencers for illegally promoting highly sought-after weight loss drug Ozempic on TikTok. The New Daily · Feb 6, 2023
ASX drug companies applaud TGA's psychedelic ruling Shares in Little Green Pharma and Emyria are up by more than 40 per cent as both announce plans to take advantage of Australia's "world-leading" drug decision. AAP · Feb 6, 2023
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. The New Daily · Feb 5, 2023
TGA psychedelics decision met with relief, cautious optimism and 'serious reservations' Advocates welcome a surprise decision from Australia's drug regulator to approve two psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, but some clinicians are concerned the decision may be premature. ABC News · Feb 4, 2023
Australian approval of MDMA and psilocybin a ‘baby step in the right direction’, medical experts say Psychiatrists cautiously welcome decision as Australia becomes the first country to officially recognise psychedelics as medicines The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023
MDMA & Psilocybin Can Now Be Prescribed To Treat Certain Mental Health Conditions In Australia Australia in its progressive drug policy era????? Here for it. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 4, 2023
TGA approves psilocybin and MDMA for use in treating depression and PTSD Australia's medical regulator has approved the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions, making the country one of the first in the world to "officially recognise MDMA and psilocybin as medicines". ABC News · Feb 3, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023 Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses From July, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder and severe depression
AAP · Feb 3, 2023 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 · Feb 3, 2023 TGA says RATs effective as cases decline Virus cases continue to decline with NSW Chief Medical Officer Kerry Chant saying the biggest state is approaching the bottom of the current wave.
The New Daily · Jan 29, 2023 Exclusive Brethren emerge as major suppliers of COVID tests, PPE to Australian governments Members of the Exclusive Brethren have emerged as behind companies that won contracts to import COVID-19 tests and supply them to governments
ABC News · Jan 23, 2023 TGA declares widely used antibiotic amoxicillin 'scarce' as stocks drop to record lows A nationwide shortage of the widely used oral antibiotic amoxicillin has triggered an emergency response by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
ABC News · Jan 23, 2023 Drug giant Sun Pharma warned over manufacturing violations. What does this mean for Australia? Questions have been raised about how Australia ensures the quality of its imported medicines after a major pharmaceutical company was warned over lapses in contamination control and manufacturing practices.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023 Criminalising nicotine vaping in Australia could cause ‘further harm’, drug experts warn Prohibitionist approach risks fuelling the black market, worsening health outcomes and sending people to jail unnecessarily, experts say
ABC News · Jan 9, 2023 Youth vaping key concern for VicHealth as TGA's consultation on reforms winds up Victoria's health promotion foundation wants regulations tightened on vaping products containing nicotine as soon as possible, due to the "exploding" popularity of vapes among youths.
ABC News · Jan 7, 2023 How rumours of Hollywood's Ozempic drug use went mainstream, fuelling a shortage in diabetes medication In the past year, Ozempic has become increasingly popular with celebrities, tech moguls and TikTok influencers as a quick and effortless way to lose weight. It has prompted shortages of the drug worldwide.
The Conversation · Dec 22, 2022 How common are severe side effects from COVID vaccines? And how are they detected? Former federal MP Dr Kerryn Phelps has talked this week about the medical problems she and her wife had after their COVID-19 vaccinations around 18 months ago.
The New Daily · Dec 20, 2022 Dr Kerryn Phelps reveals wife’s ‘devastating’ vaccine injury, calls for urgent COVID plan Dr Kerryn Phelps has spoken out about her wife's "severe" reaction to the COVID jab as she warned about the direction of Australia's current handling of the pandemic.