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Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Dapagliflozin (propanediol monohydrate) and sitagliptin (phosphate monohydrate) (Sidapvia) is a combination of the …

A study has found pharmacist-led HMRs that targeted treatable traits in COPD patients led to improvements that persisted 12 months later Pharmacist-led medicine reviews should be integrated into clinical practice …

Panadol manufacturer aiming for a “smooth transition” as new pack sizes to roll out in pharmacies in coming weeks, with larger packs to soon go behind the counter With legislative …

Thunderstorm asthma season has already begun, with experts warning that people at risk include those with asthma and ryegrass pollen-triggered hayfever Thunderstorm-triggered asthma can occur during spring with “little warning” …

Pharmacists are calling for changes to the current HMR caps, as well as fair pay and telehealth options Consultant pharmacists are calling for the caps on HMRs to be removed …

Hospital pharmacy is the most desirable setting for students and interns – but it’s just not being taken seriously by decision-makers at several levels, say experts NSW’s Special Commission of …

Opioid exposure has been linked to serious fall events in a large Australian study, including among younger adults resulting in ED visits and hospitalisations Prescription opioid use is associated with …

Pharmacists “cannot be compelled to stock or supply therapeutic vapes” after regulations changed this month, according to the TGA—and many are choosing not to As of 1 October, vapes with …

A look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, presentations, indications and contraindications New Products Selpercatinib (Retevmo) is an orally available, small molecule inhibitor …

Pharmacists reject S3 vapes ‘en masse’ as new reforms roll out, but government maintains pharmacists are on board Pharmacists are “prepared to help Australians quit vaping”, Health Minister Mark Butler …

A 39kg woman was given 1g paracetamol QID 13 times over five days, leading a coroner to recommend publishing statistics on whether updated systems are helping prevent overdose ACT coroner …

Eye-tracking study looks at how pharmacists engage with information when making decisions about drug dosing With barriers to the use of drug dosing software programs including poor usability and suboptimal …