The Therapeutic Goods
Administration is considering
a “new-to-market risk
communication scheme for
therapeutic goods,” in which
consumers would be advised that
particular items have been recently
put on the market.
Benefits of the proposal include
transparency, supporting quality
use of medicines by indicating to
health professionals to consider
‘newness’ and potential uncertainty
when weighing the benefits and
risks of a product for an individual.
The plan would also help
encourage health professionals
and the public to submit reports
to the TGA about adverse events
associated with new products.
A month-long consultation
period has launched, with possible
methods including placing a
symbol next to the name of a
product when it appears in certain
information sources.
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THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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