TGA investigating telehealth websites prescribing nicotine vaping products for exclusive pharmacies

March 11, 2024 by theguardian.com

TGA investigating telehealth websites prescribing nicotine vaping products for exclusive pharmacies

Australia's TGA is investigating telehealth platforms like medicalnicotine.com.au for dispensing nicotine vaping product prescriptions, potentially breaching patient care standards. These platforms, including myduke.com.au, quitmate.com.au, and medmate.com.au, are under scrutiny for potential unlawful advertising of prescription medicines. Concerns arise over the limited pharmacy options for patients receiving these online scripts, with the RACGP recommending personalized consultations for quitting smoking. The Medical Board of Australia emphasizes the importance of in-person consultations for healthcare provision.

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12.50% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.6 million current smokers in Australia 14.80% of men are current smokers but only 10.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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