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

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00636-y

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