What medicines are prescribed the most in Australia? While statin medications take the lion’s share, antidepressants are being prescribed more, and antibiotics less.
Contraceptive pill to remain prescription only – at least for now The TGA is not due to make a final ruling until later this year, but GPs fear the implications if the interim decision is overturned.
Joint call for national social prescribing scheme A number of medical organisations, including the RACGP, say support for social prescribing should be included in the 2021 MYEFO.
Image-based prescribing extended Arrangements for image-based prescribing, implemented at the start of the pandemic, will now end on 31 December 2021.
In Practice: Professional development and clinical training CPD webinars, new information on electronic prescribing, and available positions on RACGP committees are all featured this week.
Drop in antibiotic use shows potential to address over-prescribing Can a COVID-related dip in prescribing play a role in addressing antimicrobial resistance in a post-pandemic era?
Image-based prescriptions to end 30 September There are concerns that ending the service is ‘likely to cause unforeseen problems’. So what are some solutions?
Further extension of electronic prescription subsidy The Department of Health will support general practices to prescribe via SMS until at least 30 June 2022.
Active Ingredient Prescribing grace period ends 31 July GPs and practices are being reminded to update their prescribing software to ensure legislative requirements are met.
How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.