Experts call for end to controversial pharmacy prescribing trial Antimicrobial experts warn prescribing the antibiotic trimethoprim could directly lead to rising rates of antimicrobial resistance.
Pharmacists to add warning labels to opioids The labels will advise patients of the risk of overdose and dependence associated with the potentially dangerous medications.
The business of practice ownership Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas tackle the intricacies of running a GP clinic with Dr Maria Boulton, a company director, GP, author, public speaker and expert in the business of general practice.
Pharmacy prescribing trial launches A controversial trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs has gone ahead amid renewed questions on pharmacy vaccination programs.
Extended dispensing left out of new pharmacy agreement The decision to reportedly omit the long-sought reform from the seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement has raised questions.
COVID-19: Business resilience In this episode, hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gillian Singleton speak with Dr Todd Cameron, Acting Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Business of General Practice network. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on business operations and the introduction of telehealth, including the challenges and opportunities this has presented. There is also a Q&A session with Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at Commonwealth Bank. Subscribe now to hear the latest episodes of Generally Speaking.
Further expansion of pharmacists’ reach a ‘recipe for disaster’: RACGP The Victorian Government has announced new powers for pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines in aged care facilities and workplaces.
‘Sham’ trial slammed after Queensland moves on pharmacy prescribing Antibiotics for urinary tract infections will be available over the counter without a prescription in Queensland by the end of the year.
‘A cynical ploy’: RACGP President slams pharmacy coronavirus push Strong criticism has been levelled at the Pharmacy Guild for seizing on the coronavirus crisis to push for more power.
RACGP pulls out of pharmacy prescribing trial role over ‘fundamental flaws’ The RACGP will not take part in Queensland’s controversial pharmacy prescribing trial advisory group, citing issues with monitoring and the risk of misdiagnosis.