Long-term antidepressant use called into question
Antidepressants should be regularly reviewed with shared decision-making about whether to continue or stop, say experts who compiled new summary of evidence Researchers from Adelaide University and The University of …
Off-label quetiapine linked to safety concerns
Commonly prescribed medication for insomnia symptoms affects next-day performance in people with OSA, controlled trial finds Low-dose quetiapine in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia reduced OSA severity …
‘An additional pathway’
Free naloxone vending machines rolled out across Victoria The Victorian Government is trialling 20 free naloxone dispensing machines across the state until June 2027. This includes 10 machines in metropolitan …
Priceline Pharmacy crowns its high achievers
Leading brand announces national awards including Store of the Year and Pharmacist of the Year, plus details of its new loyalty program Priceline Pharmacy Albury was named Store of the …
Influenza in the young and the old
The seasonal virus hits hard for those at each end of life’s spectrum. We look at vaccination and care tips for some of those most vulnerable to severe disease KEY …
Menstrual pain ‘highly prevalent’, shopping data reveals
Large study using loyalty card logs shows more than one in four customers who purchased menstrual items also bought a pain product People who menstruate were four times more likely …
Pharmacists boost kids’ vaccination: study
The profession can assist with more than vaccine administration alone, including education, referral and identifying missed opportunities, Aussie researchers say Pharmacists help to boost vaccination uptake among children across a …
‘To be the first recipient of this medal means a lot’
Pharmacy stalwart honoured with inaugural medal from union for “shining a light” Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive officer Kay Dunkley has been awarded the inaugural Joanna Griffith Medal from Professionals …
‘I understood why they were confused’
National vaccination ambassador shares why she thinks the state-by-state vaccination rules in Australia have become “a shambles” PSA National Vaccination Ambassador Anna Theophilos is calling for vaccination rules across the …
Pain relief leads palliative care scripts
Over one million palliative care‑related prescriptions were dispensed in 2024-25, according to a new AIHW report In 2024–25, there were 1.6 million palliative care-related prescriptions provided to 488,000 people, according …
Proposed draft update to dementia guidelines
Dementia care has “shifted significantly” say experts as proposed update to dementia clinical practice guidelines opens for consultation The first major draft update to the national clinical guidelines for dementia …
‘Impractical and unrealistic’ to hit SPF targets every time: TGA
Regulatory expert explores ability of manufacturers and sponsors to reach SPF targets accurately over time Sunscreen active ingredients have natural variations between batches, said assistant secretary of the Laboratories Branch …