New guidelines for incontinence medicines for World Continence Week
Australia’s first co‑designed resources to support the safe use of urinary incontinence medicines for people living with dementia have been released to mark World Continence Week, 15–21 June. While medications to manage urinary incontinence are routinely prescribed, they carry hidden dangers for people with dementia, increasing the risk of side effects such as worsening memory loss. Despite these risks, the healthcare sector has previously […]
New infusion rate calculator launches in Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook
Nurses and midwives are invited to attend a national webinar next month to explore latest updates to the 10th edition of the Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook which officially launches on 1 July 2026. The 10th edition of the Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook (AIDH10) introduces a redesigned digital app featuring a new Infusion Rate Calculator, developed […]
Monash researchers launch tool to curb medication harm in aged care
The first national consensus list of high-risk medicines in Australian residential aged care has been developed, along with a tool for clinicians to help reduce preventable harm. Monash University researchers, together with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and medication safety experts, have identified 15 high-risk medications or medication classes that require specialised monitoring in […]
Stronger safety controls for vitamin B6 products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will strengthen safety controls for products containing vitamin B6 to help reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses. Products with low doses of vitamin B6 will continue to be available for general sale, while products containing higher doses will require advice from a […]
National effort to cut medicine errors at transition of care
A new national framework has been released to support health services to reduce medication-related errors and hospital readmission rates for patients who are transitioning between care settings. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework provides the first coordinated, hospital-based approach to manage medicines during […]