Medicines

Half-price medicines

Australian patients will get half-price medicines in PBS shift

Hundreds of common medicines are set to be available for prescription two months at a time and at half price following a Government decision.

The fall in house prices has slowed: What's behind the shift?

The fall in house prices has slowed: What’s behind the shift?

Learn why Australian house prices have been falling since May, and what’s causing the recent slowdown. Will prices continue to decline? Find out here.

Over 40 cough medicines have been recalled due to an increased risk of deadly allergic reactions

Over 40 cough medicines have been recalled due to an increased risk of deadly allergic reactions

The TGA in Australia has issued an urgent recall for 44 cough medicines due to a heightened risk of anaphylactic reactions caused by the presence of pholcodine.

Queensland has become the first Australian state to legalise pill testing

Queensland has become the first Australian state to legalise pill testing

Queensland becomes first Australian state to legalise pill testing as part of its commitment to reduce risks associated with drug use.

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