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Australia's medicines and medical devices regulator See our website for our social media acceptable use policy.
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    TGA Australia
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    Feb 2, 2022
    It is important that you do not eat, drink, smoke, brush your teeth or chew gum for 10-30 minutes (refer to the instructions provided) before collecting saliva for a rapid antigen test as it may produce an incorrect result. Find out more: tga.gov.au/covid-19-rapid…
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    TGA Australia
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    Oct 13, 2021
    We have granted a provisional determination to Pfizer Australia in relation to its #COVID19 vaccine, COMIRNATY. Pfizer is now eligible to apply to the TGA to vary the provisional approval for the vaccine to include children aged 5 to 11 years. Read more: tga.gov.au/provisional-de…
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    TGA Australia
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    Jan 19, 2022
    We have granted provisional approval to Biocelect Pty Ltd (on behalf of Novavax Inc) for its COVID-19 vaccine, NUVAXOVID. This is the first protein COVID-19 vaccine to receive regulatory approval in Australia. Find out more: tga.gov.au/media-release/…
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    TGA Australia
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    Apr 24, 2020
    We’ve issued Pete Evans’ company with infringement notices for alleged #COVID19 advertising breaches relating to the promotion of a ‘BioCharger’ device. Find out more: tga.gov.au/media-release/…
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    TGA Australia
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    Jul 17, 2020
    We have issued Brisbane clothing company Lorna Jane with three infringement notices totalling almost $40,000 for alleged unlawful advertising in relation to #COVID19. Read more: tga.gov.au/media-release/…
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    TGA Australia
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    Feb 3, 2023
    From 1 July this year, medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin and MDMA can be prescribed by specifically authorised psychiatrists for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Read more: tga.gov.au/news/media-rel…
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    TGA Australia
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    May 4, 2021
    Did you know nicotine e-cigarette laws are changing? From 1 October 2021, it will be illegal to buy nicotine vaping products from overseas websites without a doctor's prescription for the purposes of smoking cessation. Learn more: tga.gov.au/blogs/tga-topi…
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    TGA Australia
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    Jan 6, 2022
    The TGA is currently evaluating an application to provisionally register the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, with the latest submission of information in December 2021. The Advisory Committee on Vaccines will provide advice on the application in the second week of January.
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    TGA Australia
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    Aug 9, 2021
    The TGA has granted provisional approval to Moderna Australia Pty Ltd for its COVID-19 vaccine—Spikevax (elasomeran). This is the fourth COVID-19 vaccine to receive regulatory approval in Australia. Find out more here: tga.gov.au/covid-19-vacci…
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    TGA Australia
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    Oct 18, 2024
    We are aware of misinformation in recent media and online reports that claim the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are contaminated with excessive levels of DNA. This is not the case. Read more: tga.gov.au/news/media-rel…
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    TGA Australia
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    Sep 2, 2021
    Ivermectin is a prescription medicine that is not approved to prevent or treat #COVID19 disease and should not be imported or prescribed for this indication.
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    Australian Living Evidence Collaboration
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    Sep 2, 2021
    In response to news reports of a Sydney man overdosing on #ivermectin for COVID-19, just a reminder that the Taskforce has issued a strong recommendation against the use of ivermectin outside of randomised trials. Read FAQs: bit.ly/3kJnCbv @TGAgovau @NPSMedicineWise
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    TGA Australia
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    Nov 1, 2021
    Today, the TGA determined that Covaxin (manufactured by Bharat Biotech, India) and BBIBP-CorV (manufactured by Sinopharm, China) vaccines would be 'recognised' for the purpose of establishing a traveller's vaccination status. Read more: tga.gov.au/media-release/…
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    TGA Australia
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    Jun 24, 2021
    At the TGA we regulate masks that specifically claim they are for healthcare settings or for preventing the transmission of disease between people. We do not regulate reusable cloth masks and single-use face masks for when social distancing. Find out more: tga.gov.au/face-masks-and…
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    TGA Australia
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    Jan 24, 2021
    The TGA has granted provisional approval to Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd for its COVID-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY, making it the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive regulatory approval in Australia. Read more: tga.gov.au/media-release/…