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Review of the labelling requirements for medicines

Consumer-focused labelling - a way forward?

This paper was released in May 2002 for comment. It remains on this website as a historical reference.

The potential benefits of consumer-focused labelling can only be achieved by a cooperative approach between the TGA, industry and consumers. This paper summarises stakeholder's views and puts forward the TGA's proposals for a consumer-focused approach.

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Review of the labelling requirements for medicines - Consumer-focused labelling - a way forward? (pdf,166kb)

Contents

  • Executive summary
  1. Background to the project
  2. The current system
  3. Reducing the complexity of the legislation
  4. Risk management and the role of the label
  5. Improving label effectiveness
  6. References
  • Attachment 1. Stakeholder consultation
  • Attachment 2. Summary of stakeholder views on main questions

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