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Boy suffers clonidine withdrawal after extended overdose
A little boy was given 10 times his prescribed dose of clonidine for six weeks following a medication error Not long after leading pharmacists reminded their peers of the risks …
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 …
‘10m failed orders, worth more than $2bn’
The vast scale of stock-related order failures is ‘pharmacies’ number one operational challenge’, a platform says “In FY25 alone, Pharmx Gateway transaction data recorder over 10 million failed orders, worth …
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 …
The week in review
Pharmacists celebrated for their contributions to healthcare, scope expansion continues and where the profession sits on pay were among the hot topics this week World Pharmacists Day was celebrated this …
More sunscreens pulled
New sunscreens have been taken off the market with fears their SPF may be lower than labelled The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says several new sunscreens have been recalled by …
Medical journal retracts weight loss study
The study had suggested apple cider vinegar could help with weight management in young people, with one critique indicating the findings rivalled results seen from GLP-1 agonist drugs The British …