Vapes sold in chemists from next week

From October 1, vapes will be sold over the counter in Australian pharmacies to adults, and to those under 18 with a prescription, in line with new vaping laws. While critics argue this could increase vaping access, proponents emphasize the importance of restricting sales to adults using vapes for smoking cessation. Concerns about potential health risks and impact on youth addiction have been raised by experts, with the Pharmacy Guild opposing the change. The debate includes discussions on how pharmacies will manage counseling and age verification.