Prescription drugs killing Australians
A new report from the Penington Institute shows that accidental fatal overdoses in Australia are mainly…
Prescription Drugs
The Misuse & Overprescription of Alprazolam
Tens of thousands of Australians are prescribed Alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax, to treat panic disorders,…
Australia’s Medicines Policy is stuck in 1999
This week researchers have called for an update to Australia’s National Medicines Policy. The policy was…
Calls for Mifepristone to be Removed From Special Status
Image credit: Urine Drug Test HQ While many Australians are supportive of a woman’s right to…
Aftermath Of The Codeine Ban
From the 1st February 2018, painkillers containing codeine have been pulled off the shelf and are…
Does Australia have an opioid crisis?
2014 saw the introduction of a tamper-resistant, difficult to crush formulation of OxyContin, a strong opioid…