Asthma cigarettes: The original puffer

In this new regular series, AP is delving into the medicine catalogues of pharmacists of days past, to unearth often surprising remedies, like selling...

TGA approves estradiol patch substitutions

The TGA has told pharmacists, prescribers and patients to expect a shortage of Estradot (estradiol) HRT transdermal products until July 2021.

What you need to know about the paracetamol regulation changes

From February, pack sizes of paracetamol sold in pharmacies will change. Here’s what pharmacists need to know. Come Saturday (1 February 2025), paracetamol in packs...

Australia is in the grips of a cryptosporidiosis outbreak

Data from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System reveals cases of cryptosporidiosis have skyrocketed in 2024.

More surprising updates to Continued Dispensing arrangements

The changes to ongoing Continued Dispensing arrangements after the expiry of the emergency measure came as a shock to many pharmacists.

New Label 24 to help pharmacists reduce opioid risks

In line with TGA regulatory changes to enhance medicine safety, PSA has developed a cautionary advisory label that warns consumers about the risk of opioid overdose and dependence.