All about the 2024 ATAGI vaccine recommendations

Last week, ATAGI announced vaccine recommendations for three respiratory conditions – influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.

Baclofen for alcohol dependence

Alcohol is an important part of the Australian culture and way of life. Unfortunately, the nation’s love affair with alcohol has made it the...

Are you prepared for the paracetamol regulation changes?

At the end of this month, new pack sizes will start to arrive in pharmacies – ahead of the impending scheduling change of paracetamol. From...

Can I have some sleeping tablets for my morning sickness?

Sedating antihistamines have long been known to have an anti-nausea effect on humans as H1 receptor histamine antagonists.

5 things to know about antidepressants and discontinuation

While patients can easily obtain a prescription for antidepressants from their GP, stopping the medicines is not as simple. 

Will pharmacists soon be dispensing psychedelic medicines?

In a world-first decision, the TGA has created a Schedule 8 listing for psilocybin and MDMA. But how will this decision impact pharmacists?