Australian drug shortage sparks calls to loosen prescription rules

Australia hit by shortages of contraceptive pills and antidepressantsThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has called on the federal government to allow pharmacists to be able to substitute medicines for same drugs of a different brand to address shortages of government-subsidised drugs.The move comes amid significant shortages of the most widely prescribed antidepressant.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 22, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Melissa Davey Tags: Drugs Australia news Science Source Type: news