Medicinal cannabis prescriber scrubs false claims but won't notify customers
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β’Sun, 4 Oct 2026 18:41:22 +0000
π° What Happened
An online clinic called MOCA wrongly said its medicinal cannabis products were approved by the TGA. The TGA is Australia's medicines regulator.
MOCA has admitted the error and removed the claims. But it says it will only think about telling its customers. More than 99% of medicinal cannabis products are not TGA-approved.
π The Backstory
SBS News investigated the claims. Experts say misleading marketing like this is a wider worry. Legal products are still 'unapproved' and not checked for safety, quality or effectiveness.
Only two cannabis medicines are registered in Australia, making up less than 1% of products. Earlier this year doctors' group the RACGP asked the TGA to change how the drug is prescribed.
π― Why It Matters
Patients may believe their medicine is government-approved when it is not, which could put their safety at risk.
An online clinic called MOCA wrongly said its medicinal cannabis products were approved by the TGA. The TGA is Australia's medicines regulator.
MOCA has admitted the error and removed the claims. But it says it will only think about telling its customers. More than 99% of medicinal cannabis products are not TGA-approved.
SBS News investigated the claims. Experts say misleading marketing like this is a wider worry. Legal products are still 'unapproved' and not checked for safety, quality or effectiveness.
Only two cannabis medicines are registered in Australia, making up less than 1% of products. Earlier this year doctors' group the RACGP asked the TGA to change how the drug is prescribed.
Patients may believe their medicine is government-approved when it is not, which could put their safety at risk.