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Let’s take a look at the monthly update of new and altered medicine listings from MIMS Australia  New Products Faricimab (Vabysmo) is a humanised bispecific immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) antibody that …

Medicines shortages in Australia are “lower than in recent months or years”, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reports. However, the regulator noted that “there are currently some very high-profile shortages, …

Australia’s reliance on overseas manufactured medications combined with medicines pricing is fueling current supply shortages, a senior Guild official believes Speaking to ABC News, Adele Tahan, vice president of the …

While a majority of Australian pharmacists endorse the provision of low-dose cannabis-based medicines, most lack confidence in discussing them with patients and say they need more training A new Australian …

What factors lead to opioid dependence? Researchers share findings, but warn that limits on pain medication—including paracetamol—may have a major impact on chronic pain With guidelines and restrictions brought in …

Study finds high proportion of older Australians in residential aged care affected by risky prescribing and highly complex regimens… but how can pharmacists help? Both community pharmacists and those embedded …

Researchers investigating the link between omega-3 status and risk of preterm birth provide advice to pharmacists about OTC omega-3 products in pregnant women SA Pathology and the South Australian Health …

Study finds some gaps in clinical HMR reports, with less than a third documenting the GP’s reason for referral Despite overall general adherence to HMR guidelines, gaps in clinical HMR …

A study has linked paracetamol use in pregnancy to attention problems and sleep issues in children, but should the findings impact treatment? US researchers have found an association between paracetamol …

A study has shown high treatment retention and adherence, reduced substance use and depression, and improved quality of life among those receiving monthly BUP-XR Community use of long-acting buprenorphine has …

New large study finds muscle pain in over 90% of those using statins not due to treatment, with benefits of therapy continuing to outweigh risks Potential benefits of statins in …

The profession stands “ready and able”, say US pharmacists A group of 14 health organisations have written to the US health officials asking for all pharmacists in the country to …