Nasal spray similar to ketamine to be added to PBS for treatment-resistant depression
28-04-2025 00:24 via theguardian.com

Nasal spray similar to ketamine to be added to PBS for treatment-resistant depression

Spravato, derived from a popular club drug and also known as esketamine, offers hope to tens of thousands of Australians living with chronic mental illnessElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA medication chemically similar to ketamine will be made cheaper to improve the lives of Australians suffering from treatment-resistant depression.The drug, which comes in the form of a nasal spray, is a chemical cousi
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