Drugs

Children's health 31 Dec 2015

Mass drug administration shown to effectively control scabies

In a world-first study, treatment of a whole community with ivermectin has been shown to virtually eliminate scabies.

Children's health 29 Dec 2015

Updating medicine ingredient names

Over the years, some medicine ingredient names in Australia have become out of date. We will be updating some medicine ingredient names used in Australia…

Videos 04 Nov 2014

Pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS): Dr Joe Kosterich

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) gives Australians subsidised access to essential prescription medicines.

Cancer 08 Nov 2010

Counterfeit drugs

Counterfeit drugs are fake medicines, or medicines which have been manufactured or packaged fraudulently.

Blood 30 Jul 2009

What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology

A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…

Children's health 08 Apr 2009

Generic medicines and branded medicines

Generic medication and branded medication: A branded drug is the original product that has undergone and passed the rigorous tests and evaluations involved in developing a…

Diseases 14 Jul 2003

Drug abuse (substance abuse)

Drug and substance abuse is a psychological illness characterised by misuse of or dependence on drugs like cocaine, ice, ecstasy or hallucinogens.