Pharmaceuticals

As Tasmania's poppy industry celebrates 50 years, demand for weight-loss treatments is opening up new markets.

Doctors raise concerns over calls to extend a Victorian pilot program that allows patients to skip the GP and head straight to the pharmacy for some treatments.

Just like Oprah's iconic "you get a car" moment, Labor is throwing urgent care clinics to punters like confetti.

Have you gone to pick up a prescription only to find out it's not in stock? It's an issue across Australia, and things may not be getting better.

Doctors often prescribe strong medications to relieve pain, distress and discomfort in palliative care, but many of these drugs have recently been unavailable or difficult to access.

The head of one of America's largest pharmaceutical companies says he does not support tariffs on Australian medicines as US President Donald Trump considers more trade restrictions.

Nearly 500,000 Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings at the pharmacy each year because of poor understanding and uptake of the country's "clunky" pharmaceutical safety net scheme.

You've probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — or the PBS — this week. Here are some of your most commonly asked questions.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton say the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, a cornerstone of Australia's health system, will never be a negotiating chip in US President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff campaign.

As US big pharma comes for Australia's PBS, Labor is promising even cheaper medicines.

Health experts are concerned Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs may be inappropriately prescribed to people experiencing disordered eating.

People on Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs commonly report they no longer have constant, incessant thoughts about food. This is how the drugs work.

Patients like Melanie Moor have to draw their own blood several times a day to check their glucose levels. There is an easier option — but few can afford it.

A nationwide shortage of Ozempic has left people living with type 2 diabetes without access to the drug, especially in the NT and regional areas.

Experts are calling on the government to implement strategies that will better predict future Ozempic shortages.

With more Australians than ever being diagnosed with ADHD, how do the treatments on offer stack up?

The pharmaceutical company's owners have agreed to pay US7.4 billion ($11.7 billion) and relinquish ownership of the company.  

The use of throat swabs and finger prick tests could provide rapid results, giving doctors more certainty before prescribing antibiotics.

An antipsychotic medication often prescribed to people with schizophrenia or bipolar is in short supply.

Concerns about Depo-Provera date back to 1980. Since then, understanding of the drug's benefits and risks has expanded greatly.