The full form of TGA in the pharmaceutical context is Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is a regulatory agency. It is a part of the Australian Government Department of Health. The TGA regulates therapeutic goods, including medicines, medical devices, and biologicals. The purpose of TGA is to ensure that therapeutic goods available in Australia are safe, effective, and of high quality.
- The TGA assesses the risks and benefits of therapeutic goods to ensure they meet acceptable standards.
- It also monitors therapeutic goods on the market to ensure ongoing safety and effectiveness.
- The TGA plays a vital role in protecting public health by ensuring that only safe and effective therapeutic goods are available to Australians.