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Long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs have been linked to kidney problems and cancer.
The two main reasons you may need to take a medicine with food relate to absorption and tolerably.
Some IV fluids are in short supply due to higher-than-expected demand and manufacturing issues. But why do IV fluids contain different chemicals? And why can’t they be interchanged when one runs low?
Migraine is many things, but one thing it’s not is ‘just a headache’. Here’s what causes the symptoms and the medication options to treat them.
When we mapped where Indigenous Australians are using a program to access free or discounted medicines, we found huge variation around the country. Here’s why that’s a problem.
Our body fiercely protects the brain by holding onto things that help it and keeping harmful things out, such as toxins and bugs that can cause infection.
Here are some steps you can take to use opioids more safely and effectively at home.
An inhaler that costs nearly $300 in the US goes for just $9 in Germany. What gives?
But this comes with legal and health risks. Here’s what you need to know before importing medicine for yourself or your immediate family.
Long-acting injectable buprenorphine is also known by the brand names Buvidal or Sublocade.
Struggling with watery, itchy red eyes and a runny, congested nose? Here are your options for hay fever treatment.
From rat poison to explosives, many of the drugs we use have interesting origin stories.
The price you pay at the pharmacy for your long-term medicines may effectively halve. But not all medicines or patients qualify.
Not enough data is being collected about the impact taking prescription medication has on breastfeeding.
The proposed plans will likely benefit patients – but only if more is done to ensure pharmacists can provide these additional services.
Children aged under six years shouldn’t have cough syrup. It’s not only ineffective, it can be harmful.
Children with persistent or severe asthma symptoms need medicines to reduce airway inflammation. But a change last week means these medicines are harder to access.
If you think your medicine may be contributing to overheating, it’s very important you keep taking your medicine. Discuss your symptoms with your pharmacist or doctor.
Drinking alcohol with some medicine means they may not work so well. With others, you risk a life-threatening overdose.
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Lecturer Pharmacy Practice, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
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Professor in Pharmaceutical Policy, School of Pharmacy and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
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Director and Taylor Family Chair, Centre for the Business & Economics of Health, The University of Queensland
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Purple House Medical Advisor. Honorary ANU., Australian National University
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Senior lecturer, School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
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