The history of cocaine

Cocaine has a long history of use in the treatment of pain and inflammation – and in recent decades as a recreational drug. Cocaine...

‘Limited availability’ of Vyvanse until April

A worldwide Vyvanse, expected to last months, has left pharmacists inundated with requests for the popular ADHD medicine.

Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has down- scheduled – to Schedule 3 Pharmacist Only – immediate-release melatonin preparations for the treatment of jet lag in adults aged 18 years or older.

The pharmacists breaking down ADHD stigma

To increase awareness about ADHD, two pharmacists share their journey of adult diagnosis and medicine optimisation.

Methaqualone: a harmful interlude

Methaqualone was one of the most abused prescription drugs worldwide during the 1970s. Thankfully, the world woke up to its destructive capacity. Methaqualone was first...

Goodbye CAL I, hello expanded CAL 18

Merging CAL 18 and CAL I removes duplication and confusion, helping patients receive clearer, more actionable dietary advice.