Australia's government, in agreement with the Greens, has amended a bill originally intended to restrict vape sales to prescription-only pharmacies. From October, adults will be able to purchase vapes from pharmacies without a prescription, although children under 18 will still need one. The compromise aims to balance public health concerns with preventing a black market, with pharmacists expressing concerns over their new role. The legislation includes restrictions on packaging and nicotine concentration while allowing personal use possession without criminal charges. Health advocates emphasize the necessity of the law to combat rising youth vaping rates.