Clinical
Oral versions of GLP-1s on the horizon
With benefits beyond glucose control for the “new kid on the block” in diabetes management, leading researcher foreshadows oral versions with less side effects New versions of GLP-1 receptor agonists …
Triple therapy, SABA market growing
What is the cost and utilisation of the inhaler therapies market? Drug utilisation sub-committee investigates the numbers A PBS committee has considered whether reversion to Authority Required (telephone/online) may be …
Two new strains for 2026 flu vaccines
Australian committee releases recommendations for next round of influenza vaccines, with differences to this year’s southern hemisphere and 2025/26 northern hemisphere recommendations The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC) has recommended …
Two suspected overdose cases in infants
TGA issues warning over topical prilocaine/lidocaine cream after receiving notifications for serious adverse events The TGA is reminding health professionals and parents to “use no more than the recommended amount” …
September MIMS update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products • Albutrepenonacog alfa (Idelvion) is a recombinant fusion protein linking recombinant coagulation factor …
WHO addresses autism-related issues
Mothers-to-be are being urged to follow the advice of health professionals before making a decision about whether or not to use paracetamol during pregnancy. “There is currently no conclusive scientific …
Medical journal retracts weight loss study
The study had suggested apple cider vinegar could help with weight management in young people, with one critique indicating the findings rivalled results seen from GLP-1 agonist drugs The British …
‘Disconnect’ between PBS listings, guidelines
PBAC and experts debate PBS restrictions following its rejection for listing of new therapy The PBAC and other experts have investigated “several disconnections” in currently available medicines for pulmonary arterial …
Paracetamol safe for use in pregnancy: TGA
TGA backs paracetamol safety after US president Donald Trump links use during pregnancy to autism “Paracetamol remains the recommended option for pain or fever in pregnant women when used as …
Community pharmacies ‘excellent’ for hep C meds access
Pharmacists can encourage patients to finish full course of treatment for direct-acting antivirals, say researchers on publishing PBS analysis Community pharmacists have an important role to play in supporting people …
Symptom tracking for on-site pharmacists
An adapted tool could help pharmacists “proactively” monitor medication-related symptoms in older people over time, UniSA researchers have discovered UniSA pharmacist researchers have adapted and tested a tool for assessing …
Community pharmacists ‘need to have a different conversation with patients’
Health Minister launches updated Australian Asthma Handbook, while leading pharmacist highlights risks linked to SABA overuse The Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler has today (16 September 2025) launched …