paracetamol
Paracetamol poisonings more likely to be intentional: study
Intentional poisonings lead hospital admissions over one decade in NSW, boosting evidence behind government’s decision to reduce pack sizes, new study finds Compared to other poisonings, events involving paracetamol were …
WHO addresses autism-related issues
Mothers-to-be are being urged to follow the advice of health professionals before making a decision about whether or not to use paracetamol during pregnancy. “There is currently no conclusive scientific …
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 …
Paracetamol safe for use in pregnancy: TGA
TGA backs paracetamol safety after US president Donald Trump links use during pregnancy to autism “Paracetamol remains the recommended option for pain or fever in pregnant women when used as …
Tailoring OTC analgesic recommendations to individual patient needs
Pharmacists have an important role in helping to assess the suitability and choice of formulation of OTC analgesics for each patient, taking into account the patient’s age, medical conditions, and …
Department consults on pain meds GST status
GST exemption for small packs of pain relief medications set to expire on 1 October 2025, if not renewed Stakeholders and members of the public are being invited to share …
Over-the-counter pain relief: think you know enough?
A panel discussion and review of the best practices for the safe and effective use of paracetamol and ibuprofen Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) is a cornerstone of our scope …
Navigating conversations about relief of multiple pains, multiple people
Following the recent changes in access to large-size paracetamol-containing products, we have an opportunity to address the resulting gap. For patients who need pain relief for multiple acute pain episodes …
TGA announces 12-month labelling exemptions for paracetamol
Labelling exemptions for “signal words” on paracetamol products announced to support transition to new scheduling The Therapeutic Goods Administration has implemented two temporary labelling exemptions for certain Schedule 2 …
Ahead of the pack
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 …
Paracetamol, charting role in woman’s death revealed
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 …
No change to paracetamol
TGA rules out a general sale option for small effervescent, child resistant, paracetamol packs The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed a preliminary decision to reject a proposal to allow …