Medicinal Cannabis Scheduling and Dispensing Requirements for Australian Pharmacists
This article is intended for pharmacists and other Australian healthcare professionals. It provides general regulatory information only and is not medical advice, legal advice, or a substitute for the Poisons Standard, TGA guidance, or state/territory legislation. Content should be reviewed against current TGA publications before use, as scheduling and regulatory requirements can change. Australian pharmacists […]
Using Product Information Resources to Support Informed Alternative Medicine Prescribing
Imagine a clinician assessing an herbal supplement or natural therapy for a patient. Without clear, structured product information, prescribing decisions can become complex and risk-prone. This article explores how clinicians can use Product Information (PI) resources, from official TGA documents through to specialist databases such as The Compendium, to support safer, evidence-informed decision-making in complementary […]
How The Compendium Enhances Alternative Medicine Product Awareness for Suppliers and Distributors
Awareness of alternative medicine product awareness is becoming increasingly important as more healthcare professionals seek reliable information about emerging natural and integrative products. For suppliers and distributors, ensuring clinicians can easily access accurate product details is essential, as it improves visibility and supports informed decision-making. In this context, The Compendium provides a secure, clinician-only platform […]
Medicinal Cannabis: Emerging Developments Every Clinician Should Know
A patient walks into your clinic, asking about a medicinal cannabis product they spotted online. They want to know if it works, if it’s safe, and whether you can prescribe it. For clinicians, moments like these highlight the importance of staying across the latest medicinal cannabis developments. In this article, we explore the most recent […]
How The Compendium Supports Informed Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing in Australia
The Compendium supports informed medicinal cannabis prescribing by helping clinicians navigate an increasingly common yet more complex area of healthcare in Australia. With more than 1 million prescriptions approved under the Special Access Scheme (SAS-B) as of 2024, prescribers face a growing number of product options, patient expectations and compliance requirements. To make confident, timely […]
The Importance of Comprehensive Medicinal Cannabis Databases for Medicinal Cannabis Doctors
Medicinal cannabis database helps doctors improve care by providing general practitioners and authorised prescribers with access to accurate, evidence-based information in Australia’s rapidly evolving medicinal cannabis landscape. Since its legalisation for medical purposes in 2016, medicinal cannabis use has grown significantly, with more than 320,000 Special Access Scheme (SAS) approvals granted by late 2022 and […]