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Pharmacy antibiotic prescription – an outdated and harmful intervention Promoting convenience for antibiotics sales is poor healthcare practice, writes Dr Evan Ackermann.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.
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.
Further extension to image-based prescribing The temporary measure was due to end this year but has been left open to prescribers as ‘an emergency option’ for another three months.
What medicines are prescribed the most in Australia? While statin medications take the lion’s share, antidepressants are being prescribed more, and antibiotics less.
Pressure on GPs as pharmacies drop out of COVID booster rollout With COVID-19 vaccine access points set to dwindle, some GPs are unsure how to make boosters work.
National Medicines Policy submission focuses on clinical practice Key recommendations for the policy’s review put forward by the RACGP are aimed at ensuring access, safety and quality.