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'The critical disruption to supply of IV fluid bags is ongoing.'

Intravenous fluids have a ‘myriad of uses’ in the health system, but supply is expected to be constrained throughout 2024

The common anti-depressant Duloxetine is in short supply with pharmaceutical companies working to expedite shipments to address concerns about its availability.

'For me it's impossible to lose weight without it' says Bridget.

E-cigarette packaging and flavours will be tightly restricted, and until October adults will need to get a prescription from their GP to buy a therapeutic vape

Several people across the country have recently been hospitalised after consuming mushroom gummies distributed by Australian brand Uncle Frog and made in the United States. Their reported symptoms included elevated heart rate, nausea, anxiety and hallucinations.

Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years.

Health experts say the rise is no surprise given the last pertussis epidemic was eight years ago, and urge people to ensure vaccinations are up to date

Mark Butler says pharmacies selling medication similar to brand-name weight loss drugs increases risk of safety problems