Promethazine hydrochloride should not be given to children under six, warns TGA following investigations The Product Information (PI) for Phenergan will soon change to extend a contraindication from children less …

Molnupiravir accounts for largest share of Covid-19 oral antiviral market, government expenditure: drug utilisation committee Molnupiravir (Lagevrio) is the most popular Covid-19 antiviral of choice, according to new data published …

New SSSI allows pharmacists to substitute different brands and strengths of estradiol patches due to scarcity With serious shortages of estradiol transdermal patches, new legislation allows pharmacists to supply patches …

Direct-to-consumer e-scripts may cut down on unnecessary GP visits for repeat prescriptions, but there are downsides, study finds Direct-to-consumer electronic prescription services may present benefits such as convenience but there …

New aged care pharmacist role opens up doors, says industry stalwart, but something else is needed to service this growing area The aged care onsite pharmacist program “is a great …

Human error was behind an incorrect dose that played role in a man’s death—but an ED pharmacist and e-prescribing system could have picked it up, coroner finds An “inappropriate and …

How many trans people are accessing PBS-subsidised testosterone therapy? Dispensing data analysis finds significantly higher proportions in young people One in five prescriptions for PBS-subsidised testosterone are likely for “gender …

Medicines shortages are taking a toll on the majority of pharmacists, according to a new survey, with almost a third reporting patient frustration over GLP-1s An “overwhelming majority” of pharmacists …

But GPs warn of “worse access and more waste” under the new report’s recommendations, with particular concern over proposal for direct referrals Supporting pharmacist full scope of practice could help …

Nearly four in five women may not be using effective contraception while taking teratogenic medications, a study examining PBS medicines dispensing has uncovered A new study has found low rates …

New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to …

Pharmacist named one of nine individual Medicare Champions from across the country Laura Stewart, pharmacist and proprietor at Pharmacy 777 Karratha, WA, was named a Medicare Champion in the Stronger …