About the PBMC

 

Welcome to the new Women’s Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Medicines Companion (PBMC) – intern guide 2025. This guide is specifically produced for intern pharmacists in 2025.

About:

  • Over 900 medicines monographs with selected content from the Women’s pregnancy and breastfeeding medicines guide (PBMG) website are included
  • The guide aims to provide the necessary foundation and support for intern pharmacists. Content has been carefully selected by the PBMG editorial team to enhance the decision-making and judgement in the examination setting.
  • The layout of each medicine monographs consists of 2 sections.
    -> Pregnancy summary*
    -> Breastfeeding summary
    These summaries are generally based on human data and clinical experience. A brief explanation of the reason for our recommendation is also provided. 
    *Special note: The Australian categorisation system for prescribing medicines in pregnancy found on the TGA website and in the product information is not included in PBMC

    Benefits

    • Internet access NOT required
    • No need to carry heavy books – a PDF document can be read on many devices including portable devices
    • Medicines are in alphabetical order
    • Search function embedded
    • Possible to make personalised comments and annotations in the PBMC-intern guide with the notes, text highlights and callout function.