Mystery over proposed pharmacy prescribing ‘trials’ NSW pharmacists will be able to side-step the TGA and extend oral contraception by July – but patient safety protections remain unclear.
In Practice: TGA updates advice on breast implants New information on the link between anaplastic large cell lymphoma and certain types of breast implants is now available.
Paracetamol pack sizes likely to be reduced: TGA A decision to change the Poisons Standard and cut maximum pack sizes in supermarkets and pharmacies is now going out to consultation.
Research shows boosters are ‘crucial’ for protecting vulnerable A new study has examined the impact of COVID-19 boosters for those with more than one chronic condition.
New fitness-to-drive test could streamline process for GPs The test, currently in development, will be focused on patients living with dementia and is designed to be performed in consulting rooms.
Antibiotic shortages hit general practices Certain medications are in short supply in many parts of the country, with GPs needing to find alternatives for common treatments.
TGA threatens illegal semaglutide promoters with jail, $1m fines Advertisers and social media influencers have been warned against publicly spruiking the drug for the purposes of weight loss.
Government proposes major vaping clampdown Suggested reforms include measures to allow TGA assessment of vaping products ‘to encourage doctors to prescribe “safer” products lawfully’.
TGA issues more medicinal cannabis advertising fines The infringement notices were given to two medicinal cannabis companies, the latest in a series of fines handed out by the medicines regulator.
Sexual harassment by patients ‘all too common’: RACGP President The college says patient misconduct often goes unreported and wants more support for GPs who are exposed to inappropriate patient behaviour.