Community pharmacy’s role in dispensing androgens and supporting harm reduction amid current policy dilemmas

Community pharmacy’s role in dispensing androgens and supporting harm reduction amid current policy dilemmas

Abstract Background Legitimate androgen use, such as testosterone replacement therapy, requires a legal prescription. Off-label use for reasons like wellness and aesthetics continues to grow. Recent regulatory changes in Australia aim to curb non-prescribed androgen use, potentially intensifying sti...

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Main Authors: Timothy Piatkowski, Lkhagvadulam Ayurzana, Michelle King, Laetitia Hattingh, Sara McMillan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Androgens
Harm reduction
Pharmacists
Stigma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00636-y
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