The new women’s health initiatives, explained

Over the weekend, the Albanese Government announced a $573 million commitment to national women’s health initiatives, to bipartisan support.

Limited evidence for medicinal cannabis in most mental health conditions

A systematic review and meta-analysis found little evidence that cannabinoids improve outcomes for common conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders.

Paracetamol’s efficacy called into question

The most common painkiller is not as effective as originally thought, according to the largest review of paracetamol to date.

Top tips for the 2024 influenza season

While reported cases of influenza are significantly higher than what they were this time last year, vaccination rates are slipping.

Report confirms pharmacists’ low remuneration

Fewer than half of all community pharmacists received a pay rise last year, new research has revealed. The Community Pharmacists Employment and Remuneration Report 2018,...

Chlorpromazine: from antihistamine to antipsychotic

While chlorpromazine’s use on people with schizophrenia has been overtaken by atypical antipsychotics, it is still used widely.