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Epilepsy medication affected Sophie’s pregnancies. Should Australia adopt tougher guidelines?

Exclusive: FoI documents show Advisory Committee on Medicines considered tightening prescribing requirements for sodium valproate – but chose not to

The Guardian - AU

Phenergan for under 6s is now banned due to hallucination fears. Here’s what to use instead

Australia’s drug regulator has issued a safety warning over the medicine Phenergan and related products containing the antihistamine drug promethazine.

The Conversation

Australian women to get home self tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea – but experts urge caution

People with genital or pelvic symptoms may feel a sense of false reassurance with a negative result, sexual health expert warns

The Guardian - AU

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Ads for ‘weight-loss treatments’ are everywhere in Australia. Are they promoting prescription drugs?

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The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible?

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a new COVID booster. The shot was developed by Pfizer and targets the JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron.

The Conversation

More than half of WA pharmacies choosing not to stock vapes, survey shows

Exclusive: Uncertainty over regulations and discomfort over stocking a product not evaluated by drugs regulator among reasons given

The Guardian - AU

Heated eyeballs, inflatable body armour and ‘simultaneous pleasure and torment’: is this the future of relaxation?

Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman road-tests a new wave of personal massage devices. But do experts think they live up to their hype?

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New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia. Here’s what to know about the JN.1 shots

COVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it’s estimated COVID shots have saved more than 1.4 million lives in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region alone since their introduction in December 2020.

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Australia running low on HIV-prevention drug PrEP as experts warn users to plan ahead

TGA recently approved importation and supply of overseas-registered tablets to help ease the shortage

The Guardian - AU

Vapes for sale by the kilo: TGA launches investigation into e-cigarette importer

Chinese company's Facebook ad offers vapes for $34.50 a kilo.

Newcastle Herald

‘Feels quite cruel’: Australians with ADHD scrambling to find medication amid shortage

Patient says pharmacists she went to were suspicious because Vyvanse is a stimulant, causing her the ‘most dehumanising medical experience’ of her life

The Guardian - AU

'Critical': IV fluid shortage hits Hunter hospitals, threatening treatments

'The critical disruption to supply of IV fluid bags is ongoing.'

Newcastle Herald

Australia is facing a shortage of ‘crucial’ IV fluids. What does it mean and who will be affected?

Intravenous fluids have a ‘myriad of uses’ in the health system, but supply is expected to be constrained throughout 2024

The Guardian - AU

AMA warns surgeries may be cancelled due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage of IV fluids across Australia

Non-cancer electives could be delayed as early as next week as TGA issues shortage alert for multiple products used in surgery and critical care

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'Grinding halt': shortage could cause hospital chaos

Australia's health system could come to a "grinding halt" within days if a shortage of intravenous fluid isn't addressed, a leading doctor has warned.

The Guardian - AU

Custom-mixed hormone therapies misleading menopausal women to think personalised products are necessary, experts say

Companies are selling compounded MHT as more ‘natural’ – but there are links with endometrial cancer, the Australian Menopause Society warns

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Mirena IUD does not need to be replaced for eight years, up from five, says TGA

Peak medical groups say the decision aligns with current evidence. The device is the longest-acting hormonal contraceptive available in AustraliaMirena IUD can be used for up to eight years, up from five, says TGA

AAP

Push to expedite common anti-depressant amid shortages

The common anti-depressant Duloxetine is in short supply with pharmaceutical companies working to expedite shipments to address concerns about its availability.

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Newcastle Herald

Blanket drug ban weighs on patients' life and death battle against obesity

'For me it's impossible to lose weight without it' says Bridget.

The Guardian - AU

The sale of vapes outside pharmacies has been banned across Australia – here’s what you need to know

E-cigarette packaging and flavours will be tightly restricted, and until October adults will need to get a prescription from their GP to buy a therapeutic vape

The Conversation

Not quite medicine, not quite food: how a product like mushroom gummies can fall through the regulatory cracks

Several people across the country have recently been hospitalised after consuming mushroom gummies distributed by Australian brand Uncle Frog and made in the United States. Their reported symptoms included elevated heart rate, nausea, anxiety and hallucinations.

The Conversation

Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children

Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years.

The Guardian - AU

Why are whooping cough infections surging in Australia and should you get a booster jab?

Health experts say the rise is no surprise given the last pertussis epidemic was eight years ago, and urge people to ensure vaccinations are up to date

The Guardian - AU

Replicas of weight loss drugs like Ozempic to be banned in Australian crackdown

Mark Butler says pharmacies selling medication similar to brand-name weight loss drugs increases risk of safety problems

AAP

Dolphins weed out shirt sponsor over ad rule bungle

A medicinal marijuana clinic's logo has been wiped from the Dolphins' NRL jerseys after its sponsorship was found to have breached advertising laws.

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