Pharmacology
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Think you're allergic to penicillin? There's a good chance you're wrong HealthTimes - 29-04-2019
Greg Kyle,
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Qld government's decision allowing pharmacists to dispense pill without prescription was slammed AAP - 18-04-2019
Doctors have labelled 'irresponsible' the Palaszczuk government's decision to allow pharmacists to dispense the contraceptive pill without a prescription.
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Budget's health funding welcome but more is needed for pharmacy HealthTimes - 03-04-2019
The government’s commitment to pharmacy in tonight’s 2019-20 Federal Budget through the extension of the AHI fee and reduced Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
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Making more drugs available 'over the counter' a win-win for public and the healthcare system HealthTimes - 01-04-2019
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is currently looking to expand the list of medicines available “over the counter” – that is, via
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A scientists says a genetic testing could lead to more effective use of medication AAP - 14-01-2019
A University of South Australia scientists says genetic testing could lead to the more effective use of medication in Australian patients. Pharmacogenetic testing
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Five more critical cancer treatments will be listed on PBS AAP - 30-11-2018
Five more critical cancer treatments will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from Saturday in a boost for thousands of Australians.
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A lung cancer treatment and a drug to help those with high cholesterol are being added to PBS AAP - 29-10-2018
A lung-cancer treatment and medication to help patients with high cholesterol are being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, saving Australians thousands of
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Starting January, NSW pharmacists will offer more vaccine shots AAP - 26-10-2018
From January, pharmacists in NSW who complete an approved course will be able to give vaccines for measles, whooping cough and other shots.
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Aussies will be able to access a new drug on PBS to help treat Hepatitis C AAP - 30-07-2018
Thousands of Australians will be able to pop a pill once a day for eight weeks to treat Hepatitis C, with a new drug to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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Is Truvada (PrEP) the game-changer that will end new HIV transmissions in Australia? HealthTimes - 09-04-2018
Edwina Wright, Monash
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What is pentosan polysulphate sodium (PPS) and why are AFL players using it? HealthTimes - 09-04-2018
Nial Wheate, University
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Drug hoped to treat CFS causes impaired immune function, Griffith study says HealthTimes - 28-03-2018
Reports that a drug used to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer could also treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have been refuted by a new Griffith University study.
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Two in one: human placenta stem cells hold a dual benefit Health Times - 23-02-2018
Scientists have discovered a new type of stem cell which has the potential to perform two functions at the same time, meaning better treatment or even cures for many diseases.
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Hospital adopts innovative medicine disposal method HealthTimes - 20-12-2017
Wakefield Hospital is helping clean up New Zealand’s waterways by adapting a common patient care product to dispose of waste liquid medications.
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Drug study implicates benzodiazepines in accidental overdoses HealthTimes - 29-08-2017
Common anti-anxiety drugs including Xanax and Valium have been implicated in half of all non-fatal injected drug overdoses in a new study. The University of
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Solutions emerge for problem of Too Much Medicine HealthTimes - 17-08-2017
Researchers at Bond University have today published a landmark article in one of the world’s leading medical journals, The BMJ, canvassing
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Australia-first toolkit helps students prescribe medicines safely and effectively HealthTimes - 10-08-2017
Prescribing medicines is a common healthcare intervention requiring specific knowledge and skills. Teaching students to safely prescribe medicines is difficult, yet critical.
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ANU provides Australia-first doctors' workshop on medicinal cannabis HealthTimes - 22-06-2017
A drugs expert from The Australian National University (ANU) is running an Australia-first workshop on medicinal cannabis for doctors in Melbourne today. Some
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Queensland company Medifarm has been awarded to produce medicinal cannabis AAP - 21-04-2017
Queensland company Medifarm has been awarded the state's first licence to cultivate and produce medicinal cannabis. A Queensland-based
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First licence in new medicinal cannabis regulatory system issued to Cann Group HealthTimes - 21-02-2017
Melbourne-based Cann Group Limited (Cann Group) has been issued with the first licence to be approved under the Australian federal government’s new regulatory system
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