The taboo of sharing medicines
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia. 2025. At: www.aihw.gov.au/reports/alcohol/alcohol-tobacco-other-drugs-australia/contents/drug-types/non-medical-use-of-pharmaceutical-drugs#introduction
Usher K, Conway J, Baxter E, et...
How to deliver respectful, reliable service when dispensing PrEP
When dispensing PrEP medication, it's critical to strike the right balance between a patient's right to privacy and ensuring they have been told everything...
Beyond the pills: navigating depression and antidepressant use for older adults
References
Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clin Geronto 1986;5(1–2):165–73.
Australian Institute of Health...
Long-acting treatment for opioid dependence approved
The first long-acting treatment for opioid dependence has been approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Buvidal Weekly and Buvidal Monthly...
Protecting your over 60s from the flu
Get ready to help to protect vulnerable Australians over the age of 60 years from influenza and its most deadly complications.
What doesn’t kill you doesn’t make you stronger
References
Nalbandian A, Sehgal K, Gupta A, et al. Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Nat Med 2021;27(4):601–15.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Chronic respiratory...
