TGA investigating telehealth websites prescribing nicotine vaping products for exclusive pharmacies
· Australia's drugs regulator, the TGA, is investigating several telehealth platforms offering prescriptions for nicotine vaping products, p...
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TGA investigating telehealth websites prescribing nicotine vaping products for exclusive pharmacies
· Australia's drugs regulator, the TGA, is investigating several telehealth platforms offering prescriptions for nicotine vaping products, potentially breaching laws against encouraging specific medication requests.
· Platforms under scrutiny include myduke.com.au and medical nicotine.com.au, where patients receive online scripts for vape products from specific online pharmacies.
· Concerns have been raised by experts, such as the RAGCP and the Medical Board of Australia, regarding the lack of consultation and patient care in these online prescription services.
· The use of telehealth for prescriptions without direct consultations is considered poor practice by the Medical Board, as traditional options like Nicotine Replacement Therapy and consultations with healthcare professionals are deemed more effective for smoking cessation.
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