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Expanded COVID antivirals access hindered by telehealth restrictions

Expanded COVID antivirals access hindered by telehealth restrictions

While more people are now eligible to receive treatment through the PBS, GPs warn that vulnerable patients risk being left behind due to a lack of MBS support for extended phone consultations.


Permanent extension of UTI prescribing pilot slammed by doctors

Permanent extension of UTI prescribing pilot slammed by doctors

Medical groups say the decision sets a terrible precedent for patient safety and is a step backwards for women’s health.


‘Very disappointing’: UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot extended indefinitely

‘Very disappointing’: UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot extended indefinitely

The Queensland UTI prescription pilot will carry on despite extensive concerns raised by doctors’ groups, including the RACGP.


‘Serious concerns’: RACGP criticises pharmacy pain trial

‘Serious concerns’: RACGP criticises pharmacy pain trial

Issues related to fragmentation and the quality of care provided were highlighted in a detailed college submission to the MSAC.


Pharmacy pilot a ‘solution’ that would only cause bigger problems

Pharmacy pilot a ‘solution’ that would only cause bigger problems

The facts simply do not support a narrative being promoted by vested interests who would be the only ones to benefit from pharmacy prescribing, according to RACGP leadership.


Doctors respond to leaked pharmacy UTI report

Doctors respond to leaked pharmacy UTI report

A leaked evaluation of the Queensland UTI prescribing pilot reportedly indicates nearly two thirds of participants were not followed up.


Queensland Health and Pharmacy Guild stonewall queries about UTI pilot evaluation

Queensland Health and Pharmacy Guild stonewall queries about UTI pilot evaluation

Mystery and confusion surround who has seen the report, when it was completed and if the full results will ever be publicly released.


AMAQ survey cites ‘alarming’ complications from pharmacy pilot

AMAQ survey cites ‘alarming’ complications from pharmacy pilot

At least 239 patients have had complications after seeing a pharmacist involved in the Queensland UTI prescribing trial, according to a new report.


‘Significant concerns’: PSR the latest to question pharmacy prescribing pilot

‘Significant concerns’: PSR the latest to question pharmacy prescribing pilot

A lack of independent oversight and the bypassing of Commonwealth legislation have been highlighted as threats to patient safety.


WA Government expands community pharmacy vaccination

WA Government expands community pharmacy vaccination

The RACGP has questioned whether there is evidence to support the policy shift, warning the decision could have unintended consequences.


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