Diethylstilbestrol: a public health disaster

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A multi-use artificial hormone, Diethylstilbestrol was controversial from its discovery, with the inventor of the drug warning of possible side effects. Its impact on...

Dosing off: melatonin risk for kids

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Last year, it was reported that Australian poisons hotlines received almost 1,500 calls about child ingestion of melatonin.

‘I felt like a criminal asking for naloxone’

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Kimberley, who lives with chronic pain, asked for naloxone along with her opioid prescription. The pharmacist’s response shocked her.

Pharmacists supporting patients with palliative care needs

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For many, the last 12 months of life is spent with significant disability, associated with rising symptom burden and functional decline. A palliative approach...

Pharmacists at forefront of Australia’s vaccine rollout

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Pharmacists were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday in what has been labelled a ‘momentous day’ in Australia’s history. Alfred Health...

NSW announces major change to vaccine and medicines access

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Three big healthcare wins were announced by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet earlier this week to improve access to medicines and vaccines.