Methamphetamine overtaking paracetamol in Qld poisonings, pharmacists at increased risk of suicide, phone apps show promise for quitting smoking, and more
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Recreational drugs driving overdoses
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026CLINICAL toxicologists in Queensland have reported that overdoses from recreational drugs have increased over the last 10 years, with methamphetamine intoxication taking over from paracetamol to become the most common toxicological presentation at the Emergency Department.
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Phone apps show promise for quitting
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026SMARTPHONE apps are up to three times as effective as no or minimal support at helping people who smoke quit using tobacco long term, suggests a analysis of the available evidence published today.
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PBS Wegovy edges closer
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026HEALTH Minister Mark Butler has committed to including Wegovy (semaglutide, Novo Nordisk) on the PBS, following the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s (PBAC) recommendation for the listing at its Nov meeting (PD Breaking News 19 Dec 2024).
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