paracetamol
Docs argue for paracetamol upschedule
The AMA has spoken out on the TGA’s recommendations on restricting paracetamol, saying pharmacists can help patients navigate pain management The Australian Medical Association’s submission on paracetamol scheduling supports limiting …
Your say: Paracetamol changes
In a bid to address self-poisoning among the general public, the TGA has recommended some restrictions on paracetamol access. What do you think? Earlier this year, the Therapeutic Goods Administration …
RACGP renews S4 paracetamol push
Proposed changes to paracetamol pack sizes are “unlikely to significantly impact the harms from overdose”, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) warns While welcoming the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s …
‘Our members understand the impacts of paracetamol poisoning.’
Pharmacists working in hospital have a real understanding of the consequences of paracetamol poisoning, says the SHPA Last month (3 February), the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced its interim decision to …
The week in review
There’s been a lot to keep up with in pharmacy this week, with the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce released, more GP-pharmacy turf wars and moves in industrial action The Strengthening Medicare …
TGA interim decision: reduce paracetamol access
Some paracetamol pack sizes should be reduced, and pharmacist input needed on sales of more than 32 tablets or capsules, the TGA says The Therapeutic Goods Administration has published its …
The week in review
An outcry over paracetamol made the news this week, as we reflect on how pharmacists stepped up during the flood crisis, plus an update on Ozempic The proposed changes to …
Ban all supermarket paracetamol sales: Guild
Peak body submission to ACMS on proposed changes to paracetamol scheduling goes “off-proposal” to voice broad opposition to all general sales The Pharmacy Guild has used its submission to the …
The best of intentions
Could well-intentioned recommendations to tighten paracetamol restrictions negatively impact patients? Anthony Tassone argues that they could do just that Recommendations that medicines containing paracetamol be subject to further restrictions, while …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines/Z-drugs associated with all-cause mortality In this large population study, patients prescribed benzodiazepines/Z drugs and weak opioids …
Prenatal paracetamol findings ‘remain unclear’: experts
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 …
Seven ways to reduce paracetamol self-poisoning
If implemented, recommendations from the TGA’s review of paracetamol overdose could mean more oversight and advice from pharmacy, says a leading pharmacist The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced the publication …