THE 2026 edition of the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) has been published and is now available in print and online, with essential updates for the quality use of medicines.
The latest edition includes information on new drugs available in Australia, as well as information on the use of more than 1,170 medicines.
AMH content team manager Jane Curtis said its core offering of the 1210-page book and digital platform, the Children's Dosing Companion (CDC) and Aged Care Companion, form a valuable reference for the quality use of medicines in Australia.
"The latest update is the 27th edition of the AMH and includes important information on new drugs such as edaravone for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and updated information on conditions such as acute coronary syndromes and asthma management," Curtis stated.
She said both the AMH and CDC have updated new recommended vaccines for children, with pneumococcal 20-valent vaccine replacing other pneumococcal vaccines.
"On top of including new drugs and medicine uses, we update the terminology to reflect standard usage," Curtis said, providing the use of 'menopausal hormone therapy' instead of 'hormone replacement therapy' as an example.
Co-owned by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), Curtis pointed out the AMH's all-pharmacist editorial team are subject matter experts, constantly researching and reviewing the content in all its products to ensure users have the most accurate information at hand.
To learn more and order, visit the AMH website HERE.
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