What do pharmacists need to know about nitazenes?
Nitazenes are becoming more common in the Australian illicit drug market, and are linked to an increasing number of overdoses and deaths.
TGA acts to address rising B6 overuse
From mid-2027, the availability of dozens and dozens of complementary medicines containing vitamin B6 will change.
1 July brings major pharmacy changes
Major changes affecting pharmacists will take effect from 1 July. Here are the updates that will apply at the start of the financial year.
The Budget changes that impact pharmacists
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2023-24 Federal Budget, confirming that 60-day dispensing is coming.
Laudanum – a panacea for all human woes?
Laudanum’s use, and abuse, has set the tone for the use and abuse of opiates from the 17th century until the present day.
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2,4-Dinitrophenol – effective but dangerous fat burner
The manufactured chemical 2,4-Dinitrophenol has been used in herbicides, dyes, explosives and as a photographic developer. Also, highly effective in weight loss, its toxic...
