Drug information: Alerts

We notify members of important safety, quality, and supply issues affecting the medicines and medical devices they use. This information generally comes via the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia or MedSafe in New Zealand.

These communications are intended to help consumers and healthcare professionals make informed decisions about their use of medicines and medical devices.

Browse the latest AusDI drug updates and medicines information – created and curated by trusted Australian editorial pharmacists, monthly.

Australian drug alerts, all in one place. Accurate and timely information on emerging drugs of concern. The Know shares drug alerts issued from all states and territories in Australia to build public awareness of emerging drugs of concern and support people who use drugs and communities to reduce the risk of harm.

Explore the Therapeutic Guidelines news page to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in safety and quality in medicine prescribing.

Visit the Therapeutic Guidelines updates page to see the latest updates about changes to content in Therapeutic Guidelines.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is Australia's government authority responsible for evaluating, assessing and monitoring products that are defined as therapeutic goods. The TGA regulate medicines, medical devices and biologicals to help Australians stay healthy and safe.