TGA issues warning over GLP-1-based drugs' potential to cause rare eye disorder Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 11:13am In short: The Therapeutic Goods Administration is warning of a rare but serious eye disorder that could be caused by GLP-1-based drugs
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