What are the government regulations relating to advertising medicines?
Information on the regulation of medicines in Australia is available from the TGA website: http://www.tga.gov.au/docs/html/advreg.htm Advertisements for therapeutic goods are subject to the requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (“the Act”) and Regulations, the Trade Practices Act 1974 and other relevant laws. Additionally, advertisements directed to consumers for therapeutic goods must comply with the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (TGAC). Prescription only medicines • Advertising directly to consumers is not permitted (prohibited by the Act). • Advertising to healthcare professionals is permitted and is regulated by a self-regulatory Code administered by Medicines Australia. • Prior approval of advertisements is not required. • Complaints about advertisements for prescription medicines directed to healthcare professionals are referred by Medicines Australia to the independent Code of Conduct Committee • TGA’s marketing approval letter requires the promotion of all prescri
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