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Surge in hardship provisions risks shortages during pandemic

Surge in hardship provisions risks shortages during pandemic

GPs using hardship provisions to help patients self-isolate with supplies of medication may need to use new alternatives, the DoH warns.


One in four patients did not see a GP when they needed: AIHW

One in four patients did not see a GP when they needed: AIHW

Patients in remote areas, as well as those with higher health needs, were most likely not to see a doctor when they felt it was required.


GPs to receive DoH letter aimed at cutting use of psychotropic medications

GPs to receive DoH letter aimed at cutting use of psychotropic medications

The Department of Health wants to reduce psychotropics in aged care – but GPs already know the drugs are not a first line treatment for dementia, according to the RACGP President.


Rural and city: Striving for improved health equity

Rural and city: Striving for improved health equity

A remote GP and a city GP compare experiences and discuss the endeavour for health equity across geographical locations.


Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed

Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed

From 2020, opioid packages will be smaller and feature improved labels with clearer warnings and consumer information.


Convenience store push to sell medicines met with pharmacist resistance

Convenience store push to sell medicines met with pharmacist resistance

But should restrictions on pharmacy- and pharmacist-only medicine be reviewed?


Promoting public health online: Children’s medication

Promoting public health online: Children’s medication

NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.


TGA releases improved patient information

TGA releases improved patient information

Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.


Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain

Silence and stigma: Living with chronic pain

Chronic Pain Australia, a transvaginal mesh survivor and a GP discuss how to best manage the condition in National Pain Week.


Medication management and supply

Medication management and supply

A new RACGP resource is designed to inform GPs and practice staff who already, or wish to, store and supply medicines directly to their patients.


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