Vaping numbers surge despite crackdown Almost 400,000 Australians took up vaping between December 2022–23, representing a 30% year-on-year increase.
Provisional guidance out for vaping changes As a clampdown on the availability of e-cigarettes comes into effect, the RACGP has released revised guidelines for review.
Streamlining could make GPs more willing to prescribe vapes: RACGP In feedback provided to the TGA, the college has reiterated its support for reforms designed to minimise vaping harms.
TGA’s vaping crackdown a sign of things to come The medicines regulator issued infringement notices to four entities this week, totalling almost $600,000.
How will the vaping crackdown impact GPs? A host of new restrictions should make e-cigarettes less available, potentially leading to more patients seeking prescriptions – and help quitting vapes.
GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes The impact of e-cigarettes is already being felt in general practice, but reforms may see more patients presenting for help with accessing – and quitting – the addictive products.
Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
RACGP push for stricter vaping regulatory framework There is a risk Australia will trade ‘one public health disaster for another’ if reforms are not implemented, the college says.
The vaping conundrum One patient’s journey exemplifies the difficult path GPs chart when helping people quit, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
Many e-cigarette vaping liquids contain toxic chemicals: Study New Australian research has found most e-liquids contain chemicals known to cause respiratory issues and lung damage when inhaled.