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The role of the TGA
You have probably learned a bit about the TGA through your professional practice, but there are aspects of our work that you may not be aware of.
Watch this video to find out:
- what we do and don't regulate
- how we weigh the benefits of therapeutic goods against their risks for the population, just as you do for your individual patients
- when we need you to report problems to us to help us monitor safety.
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More information from the TGA
Explore the TGA website and find information related to this presentation with the links below.
The TGA is responsible for regulating therapeutic goods including medicines, medical devices, blood and blood products.
Many of us use medicines or medical devices in our daily lives.
The TGA is responsible for regulating the supply, import, export, manufacturing and advertising of therapeutic goods.
The ARTG contains therapeutic goods that can be lawfully supplied in Australia.
The TGA is a part of the Australian Government Department of Health.
Medical devices range from sticking plasters through to products such as pacemakers, artificial hips and contact lenses.
Also known as 'traditional' or 'alternative' medicines, these include vitamin, mineral, herbal and aromatherapy products.
Before a prescription medicine can be marketed in Australia, the TGA assesses the risks and the benefits from the available evidence.
Find out more about the TGA's laboratory testing program.
Useful links
- Report a problem
- Benefits versus risks approach to regulating therapeutic goods (consumer presentation)
- Lecture materials
- Subscribe to safety information
Disclaimer
These educational materials are provided by the TGA (a part of the Department of Health) solely for the purpose of providing general education on the TGA regulatory scheme. The materials should not be taken to be a detailed description of the scheme, or advice on the application of the therapeutic goods legislation in particular cases. Nor should they be taken to be statements of policy.
People requiring information or advice on the application of the therapeutic goods legislation in particular cases should make their own enquiries.
Whilst due care has been taken in their preparation, the Department of Health cannot guarantee, and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information contained in these materials. These materials are based on the scheme as it is in February 2014.