What to do if there is a shortage of your medication (Hint: it’s not stockpile it!)

Across the world, access to essential medicine is considered part of “the right to health” - one of the social rights the World Health Organization set out in their constitution in 1946. However, here in Australia it is becoming an increasing problem, as pharmacies everywhere are trying to work through ongoing, and sporadic medicine shortages.

Scripts are going digital – here’s what you need to know

With the rollout of e-scripts into Australia, we will soon be saying “bye-bye” to the pieces of paper, and instead will instead have the option of going digital with an e-script sent to our smartphones.

Sleep Apnoea

Sleep Apnoea is a serious sleep-related disorder where the upper airway becomes completely blocked, stopping breathing temporarily, until the brain detects the lack of oxygen and triggers the body to wake and breathe.

Returning unwanted medications to the pharmacy

When was the last time you sorted through your medicine cabinet? You may have a collection of medications you no longer use or that have expired. If this is the case, you should consider doing a clean out to get rid of those unwanted medicines.

Managing your medication

Last year, the Australian Government has introduced temporary changes to medicine regulation to ensure Australians can continue to access the medication they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes mean you may not need to visit your doctor or pharmacist as often, and it may also mean that you receive medication in a different form. Combined, these changes might be confusing, so what are some of the ways you can manage your medication well to make sure you stay healthy?