Drug survey backs RACGP’s calls for harm reduction The college’s Addiction Medicine Chair believes the results should be used as leverage to better support GPs providing care in this area.
Exercise must be ‘core treatment’ for depression: Study Researchers have urged GPs to prescribe physical activity alongside traditional interventions, with yoga and strength training especially beneficial.
Predicted fentanyl influx prompts call for drug-testing services The ‘common-sense’ measure has the support of the RACGP, with a spokesperson saying urgent action is needed to save lives.
SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt? Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.
New overdose report a ‘wake-up call’ Nearly 1800 drug-induced deaths were recorded in 2021 – equivalent to five per day – a new UNSW report has found.
Support for proposed expansion of drug diversion program The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that would see people receive a warning for first time minor drug possession.
Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia The pilot is designed to better support GPs with management, referral pathways and non-drug interventions for patients with insomnia.
Study weighs up impact of different drug dosages for men and women New research that has found women are not just ‘smaller versions of men’ could help to reduce adverse reactions to medication.
Could anticipatory deprescribing allow better COVID treatment? Despite being more effective according to some studies, Paxlovid prescriptions lag Lagevrio, with drug–drug interactions likely to play a part.
Australia’s first fixed pill-testing site opens in ACT The Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Addiction Medicine has welcomed the ‘highly significant’ launch, which is part of a six-month trial.