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. From...

NSW pharmacies to offer COVID-19 vaccine to under-40s

About 450 community pharmacies in New South Wales will be able to administer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to patients under 40 years of age from next week, the NSW Premier announced today.

Wegovy approved to cut cardiovascular risk

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved to treat cardiovascular disease in patients who are overweight or obese.

Acute care opioid prescribing overhauled

A new standard of care will help to prevent long-term reliance on opioid analgesics used for acute pain.

How will post-lockdown restrictions impact pharmacists?

After more than 100 days in lockdown, New South Wales pharmacists reflect on the challenges of the past few months and what lies ahead.

What’s the impact of the upcoming insulin discontinuations?

The discontinuation of several insulin products will leave many patients struggling to adjust to new medicine strengths and devices.