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flag Australia approves new ketamine-based nasal spray, Spravato, for severe depression after decades.

flag The Australian government has approved Spravato, a ketamine-like nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, marking the first new government-backed mental health initiative in three decades. flag Spravato targets glutamate, a neurotransmitter, and has shown significant improvement in about 50% of patients who did not respond to conventional treatments. flag Available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the drug costs $31.60 per dose for most Australians and $7.70 for pensioners and concession cardholders, with additional healthcare costs.

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