Australian Pharmacist

These oft-used medicines have become the analgesia of choice for many prescribers. But care should be taken before prescribing gabapentinoids to certain patients. Gabapentinoid medicines...

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

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

In a significant advancement for patient-centred care, a team of pharmacists is reshaping the landscape of antidepressant deprescribing.

Pregabalin is used beyond its approved indications. Safety concerns means the focus is shifting to individualised deprescribing strategies.

Australia’s Chief Health Officer has approved an amendment to PBS prescription requirements for telehealth consultations as an emergency measure during the COVID-19 response.