Patient death sparks turmeric and curcumin concerns

After 18 reports of liver injury, including one death, the TGA has issued a warning about the risks of taking turmeric and/or curcumin.

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...

Unlocking access: Downscheduling changes in 2021

After years of little movement in downscheduling of medicines in Australia, 2021 will usher in a flurry of activity – but Appendix M remains conspicuously empty.

‘Limited availability’ of Vyvanse until April

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

The pharmacists breaking down ADHD stigma

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

Preparing for the 2026 intranasal flu vaccine roll out

Half of Australia has funded the roll out of the intranasal influenza vaccine, Flumist in 2026. Here's what pharmacists need to know.