Pharmacy News

Medicines update

26th February 2015
Eye treatment shortage resolved An alternative ophthalmic (eye) treatment is now available to address shortages…
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Asthma inhalers linked to stunted growth: study

18th July 2014
Corticosteroid drugs delivered via inhalers to children with asthma may suppress their growth, new research suggests. …
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Exploding asthma inhaler lodges in man’s chest

10th July 2014
A recent case study has highlighted the importance of warnings on product labels, after an elderly French man was taken to…
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Call for tougher rules on inhaler scripts

3rd June 2014
A government review recommends tighter restrictions on the prescribing of combination inhalers, to stop doctors…
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PBS restrictions advised for fixed dose combination inhalers

16th May 2014
PBS restrictions are needed to curb widespread inappropriate  prescribing of combination inhalers for children with asthma…
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Incorrect use of asthma inhalers rife

6th May 2014
New Australian research, released on World Asthma Day, shows most asthmatics are using their inhalers incorrectly,…
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