Government pulls the plug on replica Ozempic

After much media scrutiny, the federal Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a ban on compounded GLP-1RAs.

Oxybutynin for hot flashes when hormones can’t be used

Can oxybutynin be useful for some patients who are unsuited for hormonal pharmacotherapy? Some people might describe hot flashes as an unannounced and brief...

Over 30% increase in asthma deaths in one year

The significant rise in Australian asthma deaths is cause for immediate and widespread concern. Here’s what experts say needs to change.

Active Ingredient Prescribing grace period comes to an end

A new wave of private prescriptions may be approaching, as the Active Ingredient Prescribing (AIP) grace period comes to an end.

Navigating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a prevalent pregnancy-induced condition, affecting an estimated 70% of all pregnancies.

Being a defence force pharmacist

Lieutenant Shreyans ‘Shaz’ Shah MPS, 28, always wanted to serve in the army, but thought that door closed once he became a pharmacist. It...