The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have announced their final decision to reduce the maximum size of packs for various paracetamol products. From 1 February 2025, there will be new restrictions on the size, packaging, and sale of paracetamol products. These include:

• Reducing the maximum size of packs available for general sale.
• Reducing the maximum size of ‘Pharmacy Only’ packs without the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Making pack sizes of up to 100 tablets or capsules available only under the supervision of a pharmacist (‘Pharmacist Only’ medicines).

The College had previously provided a submission on the TGA’s proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard relating to paracetamol, in consultation with various College committees.

Questions can be directed to the TGA via their website.