WHO addresses autism-related issues
Mothers-to-be are being urged to follow the advice of health professionals before making a decision about whether or not to use paracetamol during pregnancy. “There is currently no conclusive scientific …
Registration standard extends registered nurses’ prescribing
“We need to empower and trust our highly skilled primary healthcare providers,” Guild leader says, as nurse prescribing endorsement expanded A new prescribing model for endorsed registered nurses (RNs) will …
Telehealth provider pays $198k ad fine
Midnight Health enters voluntary enforceable undertaking after being handed 10 infringement notices relating to breaches of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that Midnight …
Medicinal cannabis ‘now mainstream’: Biggs
Regulatory challenges and paperwork relating to medicinal cannabis may be off-putting, but not dispensing could cost pharmacies, an expert warns With close to 80% of pharmacies across Australia having dispensed …
Second eczema treatment pulled from PBS listing
Manufacturer calls for reform of Health Technology Assessment after dropping application to list an eczema treatment on the PBS Pfizer withdraws application to list Cibinqo (abrocitinib) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Evidence does not support Trump’s paracetamol claims: FIP
International pharmacy organisation backs paracetamol as “first-choice painkiller for pregnant women”, in response to White House warnings Misinformation about the safety of medications poses a risk to patient trust in …
Raids aim to disrupt illicit vape distribution
Two-day blitz on retailers selling illicit vapes shows TGA’s “commitment to disrupt the supply” of unlawful goods, the regulator says Authorities seize $40,000 worth of illegal vaping products, more than …
TGA dismisses Vyvanse concerns
Investigation into potential lack of effectiveness, quality and safety of Vyvanse finds no issues of concern Social media commentary questioning the effectiveness and safety of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are unfounded, …
‘Significant discrepancies’ in imported melatonin content
TGA flags concerns over imported melatonin products following laboratory testing Patients are being urged to stop using imported unregistered melatonin, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found one product contained …
‘Misinformation spreads faster and further than truth’
Parents and carers are being urged to rely on evidence-based information about childhood immunisations, as uptake declines Pharmacists have a key role to play in addressing misinformation about the safety …
‘Routine robbery’
“We’re going to go with the roller doors and more security and more cameras”, owner says after second raid in six months Police are hunting two thieves who smashed their …
Tasmania joins scope expansion
Scope of practice expands in another jurisdiction as research shows half of Aussies are unaware pharmacists can treat a range of conditions Tasmanians will be the next group of Australians …