PBAC recommends new NIP adult vaccine listings

New Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommendations could significantly change who can access funded COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. At its December 2025 meeting, PBAC considered...

What pharmacists need to know about new prescribing pilots

On 19 February, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that a proposed pharmacist prescribing pilot would go ahead.

FAQ: clozapine’s close checks

Clozapine, used for the management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, is subject to strict regulatory and monitoring requirements.

Intranasal naloxone spray could reduce opioid-related deaths

Naloxone has long been used by emergency responders in cases of known or suspected opioid overdose. It has been accessible over-the-counter (OTC) in an...

What a National Medicines Record might mean for patient safety and...

Australia's Minister for Health has announced a National Medicines Record. What is it, and what will it achieve?

Podcast: Finding the number one for a number two – an...

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Constipation can be an embarrassing topic to discuss with your patients. But irregular bowel movements can not only be uncomfortable, but can lead to...