THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated its page outlining the supply of medicines during a medicines shortage.
Even when a drug is not included on the ARTG, it may be approved for import and supply if no other registered good that could substitute for the short supply product is available, or if no alternative exists but an application for registration of one has been made.
The page summarises the considerations and conditions for health professionals - tga.gov.au.
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