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Where to Find Official Medicine Information in Australia
For information about a medicine in Australia, start with the label and the information supplied with it. You can also search the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and look for a Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflet. These sources serve different purposes; a database search is not a personal recommendation about what to take.
Search the TGA’s ARTG
- Open the TGA’s ARTG information page and choose the public ARTG search.
- Search using the product name, active ingredient, sponsor name, licence details or ARTG number. The TGA also provides a separate search visualisation tool for more detailed searches.
- For a result, compare the product name, formulation and sponsor information with the item you are researching. Open the record’s summary and note any available supporting documents.
- If you cannot find a result or are unsure which record matches, do not guess from a similar name. Use the TGA’s search guidance or ask a pharmacist or doctor for help locating reliable information.
The ARTG is a public register of therapeutic goods. The TGA notes that the register records information about goods; it is not intended to provide advice or recommendations about them. A search result should not be treated as personal medical advice.
Find a Consumer Medicine Information leaflet
A CMI is a consumer leaflet for certain medicines. It may be supplied with the medicine or available online. You can search the TGA’s CMI information and database using a product name, sponsor, active ingredient, licence details or ARTG number. The TGA says online CMI documents are not available for every product.
Healthdirect also explains how to find and read a CMI. Before relying on a leaflet, compare its medicine name and brand with the item in question and check the document date. A leaflet for a similarly named or different formulation may not be the right one.
What if the document is not available?
Do not treat a missing online leaflet or an unsuccessful search as an answer about a medicine. The TGA says some CMI and Product Information documents are not available online, and CMI availability varies. Ask a pharmacist or doctor how to find information for the exact product. The Healthdirect medicines information service is another Australian consumer resource.
ARTG and CMI: what each source is for
| Resource | What it contains | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ARTG | Register information such as product name, formulation, sponsor/manufacturer details, and available public documents. | Search for a record and compare its details with the item you are researching. |
| CMI | A consumer leaflet written by the medicine sponsor for applicable medicines; it may include information on use and precautions. | Confirm the exact brand and medicine match. Ask a health professional about questions or how the information applies to you. |
Frequently asked questions
Can I search the ARTG by active ingredient?
Yes. The TGA lists product name, licence details, sponsor, active ingredient and ARTG number among the available search terms.
Does every medicine have a CMI online?
No. The TGA says CMI documents may not be available for every product and that not all CMI documents are available on its website.
Is a CMI a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist?
No. A CMI is a consumer information leaflet. If you have a question about a medicine or whether information applies to you, ask a pharmacist or doctor.
What should I do if an ARTG search shows similar names?
Compare the exact product name, formulation and sponsor details. If the match is unclear, do not assume that a similar result refers to the item you have; ask a pharmacist or doctor to help identify the correct source.
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