The TGA’s position on oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant

The TGA is aware that the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee met in September 2023 to discuss the available...

Congenital syphilis cases on the rise

Syphilis cases have tripled in the last 10 years in Australia, leading to an ‘avoidable and unacceptable’ reemergence of congenital syphilis.

Pharmacists ‘on the brink of burnout’ after pandemic response

Pharmacists continue to be integral in helping their communities through COVID-19, but pharmacists themselves need more support, according to an international panel of experts.

How to increase vaccination rates in adolescents

Adolescent vaccination rates remain below optimal levels, often due to the COVID-related interruption to the school vaccination programs, increased vaccine hesitancy and accessibility challenges. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate and advocate for immunisation in adolescents.

What pharmacists need to know about COVID-19

Pharmacists can play a key role in preventing the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which was yesterday formally named COVID-19 by the World...

‘Don’t be ambiguous’ on complementary medicines

New research from the University of Queensland will help pharmacists to provide evidence-based advice to consumers purchasing supplements and complementary medicines.