Paracetamol was the most commonly misused over-the-counter analgesic in Australia in 2013. 1 In 2009–2010 around 14% of all accidental poisoning cases were due to non-opioid analgesics, antipyretics ...

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Biologics and other specialised medicines have made a significant improvement in the management of chronic diseases like inflammatory arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and plaque psoriasis. On ...

You or someone you care about may use lots of medicines each year. The cost can really eat into your budget. In Australian there are government programs that can help keep your costs down. The ...

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Inhalers deliver medicines that help treat and manage symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The differences between inhaler devices can be confusing, but are important ...

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen and grasses. The symptoms include a blocked and itchy nose and sneezing. Taking time to plan the right treatment can help reduce the symptoms, and lead to a ...

Since February 2021, scripts from your doctor have looked different. Most medicines are now prescribed by their active ingredient rather than their brand name. The change was part of an Australian ...

A 42-year-old woman requests a repeat prescription for opioids at a first consultation with a GP she has not seen before. She has chronic non-cancer pain and has been taking opioids for 4 years. Where ...

Opioid medicines can be used to reduce some types of pain, such as acute pain and chronic pain caused by cancer. However, they have a limited role in the management of chronic non-cancer pain. Find ...