Senators pushed to hold firm on 60-day dispensing The policy is due to begin within weeks, but stalling tactics in the Australian Senate remain a possibility.
RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.
In Practice: Last chance for RACGP Awards Nominations for the rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health categories remain open until 30 July.
RACGP welcomes increased pharmacy funding The 2023–24 financial year has ushered in new measures targeted at supporting community pharmacies.
Doctors’ view of AHPRA the most negative of all: Survey No other health profession had a bleaker perception of the regulator than medical practitioners, according to research released this week.
‘A positive step’: Payroll amnesty granted for SA practices The South Australian Treasurer has paused application of reinterpreted payroll tax rules until the end of June next year.
What’s been included in the first stage of 60-day dispensing? Ninety-two medicines could become eligible for extended dispensing as early as September.
Bowel cancer screening rates down Though participation in screening has dropped, wait times for colonoscopy referrals are in excess of the recommended 30-day timeframe.
‘Valuable’ Senator meeting hailed as a success RACGP representatives said important advocacy topics were covered, including extended dispensing, Medicare rebates and GP workforce.
‘I thought it was spam’: GP receives honour for COVID work Melbourne GP is among dozens of RACGP Fellows who have been recognised for their dedicated service in the King’s Birthday Honours list.