What pharmacists need to know about oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved two oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.
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.
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.
Alkyl nitrites: What are they, and why have they been rescheduled?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has reviewed their proposal to upschedule all alkyl nitrites to Schedule 9 (S9), but pharmacists will need to ensure...
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.
Changes to injectable weight loss medicines
The landscape for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) used for weight loss is changing in Australia as demand continues to grow.













