Vaginal mesh implants are now banned in Australia after over 700 women launched a class action lawsuit after they were left in horrific pain. The Therapeutic Goods Administration decided to take
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A recall has been issued for four batches of anti-allergy EpiPen due to potential failure to activate. In a statement posted online by Mylan-owned Alphapharm, around 80,000 EpiPen 300 microgram
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It was found that homeopathic teething products being investigated over links to at least 10 baby deaths in the US are being sold in Australian pharmacies, including one at Melbourne’s Royal
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced that painkillers containing codeine will no longer be available over the counter from 2018. The federal drug regulator said that the decision has been
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning to women to be careful of taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories before and during pregnancy. Australia’s drug regulator has warned pregnant women of some popular painkillers with
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A survey has found that a third of Australian parents give children under six over-the-counter medicines against the advice of the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Despite warnings they may be harmful to those under six years, the
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