Concerns Queensland pharmacy trial will ‘widen the gap’ Advocacy groups say there has been limited consultation and little consideration for the wellbeing of First Nations peoples.
Pharmacy Guild misrepresents government report to support own agenda The peak body representing pharmacy owners has said a Queensland Health report recommends expanded pharmacy prescribing. But is that what it really says?
RACGP resigns from pharmacy trial steering committee The college has said a ‘truly inappropriate’ trial that would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat more than 20 complex conditions must end.
Pharmacy antibiotic prescription – an outdated and harmful intervention Promoting convenience for antibiotics sales is poor healthcare practice, writes Dr Evan Ackermann.
Doctors again voice opposition to pharmacy prescribing The decision to extend a UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot program has prompted a warning from the RACGP and Urological Society of Australia.
RACGP and GP Synergy confirm strategic partnership Constitutional changes voted on by GP Synergy’s membership will help to strengthen the future of GP education and training in NSW and the ACT.
GP push to spread clear COVID messaging With hospitals and general practices under increasing strain, is the message about managing COVID-19 at home cutting through?
GP Synergy delays partnership vote GP Synergy’s Board decided to adjourn a planned EGM to give a small number of members more time to consider the proposal.
TGA rules out over-the-counter sales of oral contraceptives The RACGP has consistently opposed any efforts to down-schedule the pill, citing patient safety.
NSW GPs on watch as hospitals placed on red alert In a possible sign of things to come, a surge in Omicron cases means low-risk patients will undergo ‘self-care’ in the community.