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Herbal product Kamini may be causing opioid dependence in Australia, doctors warn

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

A commentary published in the September Drug & Alcohol Review journal described how 12 patients in Queensland and 12 patients in Victoria presented to addiction clinics after taking Kamini, also referred to as Kamini Vidrawan Ras, a herbal medicine that is usually illegally imported from India.

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Will We Have a Bad Flu Season This Year?

The People's Pharmacy

The answer is AUSTRALIA! We often look to Australia for signs of the coming flu season. That’s because flu season is always six months ahead in Australia and New Zealand. The H3N2 type-A strain of influenza increased sharply in Australia (aka Oz) in early May and peaked there in mid-June. Guest what?