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Medicinal cannabis concerns half-baked, advocates say

Medicinal cannabis concerns half-baked, advocates say

An analysis has found no evidence medicinal cannabis is effective for treating many illnesses but advocates say more data is needed to make a definitive call.

Biotech shares plunge after lung cancer drug's failure

Biotech shares plunge after lung cancer drug's failure

Biotech shares plunge after lung cancer drug's failure

Biotech shares plunge after lung cancer drug's failure

An ASX biotech formerly worth over $500 million has lost most of its value after its drug failed to treat lung cancer effectively.

Sentencing for doctor who sold drugs to Matthew Perry

Sentencing for doctor who sold drugs to Matthew Perry

Sentencing for doctor who sold drugs to Matthew Perry

Sentencing for doctor who sold drugs to Matthew Perry

A US court is due to sentence a doctor who admitted to illegally selling Perry large amounts of ketamine before the Friends star's death from an overdose.

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Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Oncology company reports promising cancer find

Shares in Kazia Therapeutics have risen more than 50 per cent after its drug candidate appeared to successfully treat a woman with stage-four breast cancer.

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.

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Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Medicinal cannabis being 'exploited' through telehealth

Companies that prescribe and dispense medicinal cannabis have drawn the ire of doctors and pharmacists warning of gaps in the regulation of medicinal cannabis.

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Australians might not be able to get their hands on crucial medicines such as cancer drugs after a Donald Trump pricing proposal comes into effect.

Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs

Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs

Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs

Aussie pharma giant sees no pain from big Trump tariffs

The Australian government and pharmaceutical exporters are scrambling to determine whether they will be impacted by Donald Trump's latest tariff bombshell.

Illicit drug testing rising despite patchy availability

Illicit drug testing rising despite patchy availability

Illicit drug testing rising despite patchy availability

Illicit drug testing rising despite patchy availability

New insight into the demand for drug checking shows growing safety awareness among users, despite varied approaches to pill testing around Australia.

Prescriptions meds cheaper next year as costs bite ill

Prescriptions meds cheaper next year as costs bite ill

Prescriptions meds cheaper next year as costs bite ill

Prescriptions meds cheaper next year as costs bite ill

Medicines listed on the government's subsidy scheme will cost no more than $25 after a bill to reduce drug prices passed parliament.

Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as pressure mounts

Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as pressure mounts

Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as pressure mounts

Novo Nordisk warns of layoffs as pressure mounts

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, Europe's most valuable company, is eyeing potential cost-cutting measures.

AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users

AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users

AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users

AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users

The AFL's most decorated current coaches have re-entered the political realm to call for lawmakers to protect medicinal cannabis users from losing their jobs.

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Trade stand-off continues as US drug tariffs loom

The deadline on US pharmaceutical tariffs has been dramatically brought forward, in the latest escalation of Donald Trump's trade war with the world.

Children bearing the brunt of ADHD medicine shortage

Unable to access their usual doses of ADHD medication due to an international shortage, Australian children and teenagers face increasing risks of side effects.

Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

A think tank has warned Australia's pharmaceutical sector could be one of the industries impacted if Donald Trump's administration imposes more tariffs.

Injecting room boss 'ready to quit' over drug inaction

Nearly 5000 places hand out free syringes but only two take the next step and supervise drug users, which must change soon, say key reform advocates.

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Major funds boost for mental health, addiction services

Mental health and addiction services including those catering to the most complex cases will share in almost a quarter of a billion dollars in health funding.

Cannabis 'policy muddle' requires clarity: report

Community attitudes toward cannabis are changing and criminal gangs benefit from the status quo, according to a report calling to reconsider decriminalisation.

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Drug and alcohol use are among a range of issues brought on by the catastrophic floods of 2022 and trauma that lingers, say a local MP and charities.

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

A study to test medicinal cannabis' impact on drivers has begun, days after Victoria's upper house drew a line between impairment and a positive blood test.

Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Frank discussions about drugs have taken place behind closed doors with advocates telling police and politicians a different response is urgently needed.

Common sense prescription for medical cannabis drivers

Traces of cannabis detected in drivers who are prescribed the drug will no longer automatically cost them their licence under a tweak to sentencing laws.

Drug summit damage control amid 'box-ticking' fear

The NSW government has tried to hose down concerns that a once-in-a-generation drug reform summit may be a 'box-ticking' exercise.

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