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GP advice can help you quit, not vapes: doctors

Doctors have joined the call for stricter e-cigarette regulations amid concerns Australia's successful smoking cessation efforts are being thwarted.

‘Overwhelming’ support for regulation of vape imports amid ‘health emergency’, TGA reports

‘Overwhelming’ support for regulation of vape imports amid ‘health emergency’, TGA reports

Experts call for higher restrictions on e-cigarette imports while health minister accuses industry of making ‘new generation of nicotine addicts’

The Guardian - AU

Experts voice concerns over university’s links to Indian health ministry ‘selling snake oil’

Experts voice concerns over university’s links to Indian health ministry ‘selling snake oil’

Western Sydney University says its partnership with the Ministry of Ayush will ‘advance the scientific base of Ayurveda’

The Guardian - AU

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Tighter import bans on e-cigarettes expected in bid to tackle ‘explosion in illegal vaping’

TGA to deliver recommendations to the government on how to curtail rise in vaping rates, particularly among young people

The Guardian - AU

Pro-tobacco lobbyists circle Australian government’s proposed vaping reforms

As the TGA considers at least 4,000 submissions, tobacco companies appear to be heightening lobbying efforts

The Guardian - AU

'Serious concerns' over TGA's decision making on landmark psilocybin, MDMA ruling

How an intensive lobbying campaign penetrated the TGA ahead of its world-first ruling to label MDMA and psilocybin as medicines.

Australia is about to legalise MDMA and psilocybin for medicinal use. So how will it work?

Just three months out from the legalisation of psychedelic medicines for mental health treatment, questions remain among experts about exactly how the drugs will be administered.

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Before You Nip To The Chemist, Here’s What You Need To Know About The TGA’s Cough Medicine Recall

Before You Nip To The Chemist, Here’s What You Need To Know About The TGA’s Cough Medicine Recall

It all comes down to one pesky ingredient called pholcodine.

Why taking cough medicines with pholcodine can be deadly, even months before surgery

Why taking cough medicines with pholcodine can be deadly, even months before surgery

If you are taking one of these cough medicines you should stop immediately, even if you don’t think you’re going to have surgery soon.

Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery

Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery

Cough medicines containing the active ingredient pholcodine are being withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns highlighted for years both in Australia and internationally.

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Cough syrups, lozenges containing pholcodine recalled by Therapeutic Goods Administration over anaphylaxis risk

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.

Cough syrups, lozenges recalled by TGA due to safety risk

Cough syrups, lozenges recalled by TGA due to safety risk

Cough medicines containing pholcodine are being recalled from Australian pharmacies due to safety concerns.

Facebook ads opposing a ban on vaping in Australia failed to disclose tobacco company backing

Facebook ads opposing a ban on vaping in Australia failed to disclose tobacco company backing

Meta says it removed ads for failing to state they were sponsored by an initiative of British American Tobacco Australia

The Guardian - AU

Australia has a vaping problem, but no easy health or political solution

Australia has a vaping problem, but no easy health or political solution

Depending on who you listen to, vaping is either a public health solution, or a public health crisis, and what to do about it is on the minds of health ministers who'll discuss the issue today.

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'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.

Newcastle Herald

RECALL: Popular baby nappy rash cream

The Curash cream is recalled after reports of redness, rash and sensitivity.

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.

Newcastle Herald

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.'

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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.

The Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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