InstantScripts welcomes the TGA withdrawal of infringement notices issued to its online prescription website, which alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only medicines. The withdrawal is part of the settlement of judicial review proceedings brought by InstantScripts.
“We are pleased the TGA has acknowledged InstantScripts’s genuine and ongoing efforts to comply with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act). InstantScripts is committed to providing affordable and accessible telehealth services to people throughout Australia for those times when they cannot access their regular doctor” said Richard Skimin, General Manager of InstantScripts.
InstantScripts also welcomes the publication of further guidance by the TGA regarding advertising prescription medicines.
“InstantScripts provides an important and convenient telehealth service for many Australians to support the efforts of their usual health providers. Telehealth consumers must have confidence in the quality of services provided, so it’s critical the rules by which the industry operates are clear and consistently applied,” said Mr Skimin.
About InstantScripts:
InstantScripts is Australia’s largest, full-service telehealth provider offering affordable and convenient services 24/7, underpinned by robust clinical governance oversight. InstantScripts was acquired by Wesfarmers Health in July 2023.