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Be up to date with the 2025 Australian Medicines Handbook
The 2025 version of the AMH will be released in January 2025; here are some changes that may interest you:
- new drugs, eg anifrolumab for systemic lupus erythematosus, inclisiran for hypercholesterolaemia, nirsevimab for prevention of RSV infection
- new indications, including semaglutide or tirzepatide for weight management, zoledronic acid for adjuvant treatment of breast cancer
- information on routine vaccines for adults and children is now presented in table format
- revised tables of fungal and bacterial organism susceptibilities
- new drug interactions, eg diltiazem + apixaban, diltiazem + rivaroxaban
- ranitidine monograph reinstated, as TGA-approved products are available again
See the Summary of key changes for all new and deleted drugs.
If you’re new to AMH, make sure you watch our videos.
AMH Aged Care Companion - 2024 Release
The May 2024 release of the AMH Aged Care Companion is now available in Book or Online. The new version includes content updates and a number of changes, including:
- a new frailty guide
- updated topics including chronic cough, coronary heart disease, dyslipidaemia, eyelid problems, heart failure, hypertension, immunisation, open-angle glaucoma, pain management, palliative care issues
Many changes are made in every update of the ACC; these are outlined in the Summary of key changes. You should make checking this summary one of the first things you do with every new release.
AMH Children's Dosing Companion - July 2024 Release
The AMH Children’s Dosing Companion 2024 (online and book) includes new monographs and dose changes. Specific changes of interest include:
- isavuconazole for invasive fungal infections
- dalteparin for treatment of venous thromboembolism
- botulinum toxins for chronic drooling
- doses for new products in macrogol laxatives and melatonin
- oral doses for sumatriptan in adolescents have been added
Many small but important changes are made in every update of the CDC; these are outlined in the Summary of key changes. You should make checking this summary one of the first things you do with every new release.
Beware - buying electronic AMH products from other sources
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Likewise, any unauthorised email offer on these products could be spam. If you are unsure of its content, please delete the email and report the incident to us via sales@amh.net.au
To buy AMH print products, please go to the support page of the AMH website and select AMH Stockists found under the heading Where to buy AMH products.