‘Too little, too late’: An investigation into medication shortages How are medication shortages affecting GPs and their patients? Calls are being made to change how they are being managed and communicated.
TGA renews calls to limit new HRT patch prescriptions The reoccurring shortages are now expected to last until the end of 2025, raising concerns from GPs about how to support their patients long-term.
GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.
Challenges facing newly arrived doctors in spotlight An Australian Medical Council survey has highlighted ongoing barriers for IMGs as the impact of Government reforms kick in.
Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.
Medicare watchdog repayments soar by $10m The PSR recouped $32 million from negotiated agreements and determinations last year, often through doctors’ ‘lack of clinical input and poor record keeping’.
RACGP calls for regulation overhaul amid growing complexity It says significant changes are needed to complaints handling, accreditation and governance, as a review works to ‘streamline and harmonise’.
‘Extremely worrying’ spike in kids swallowing others’ medicines In a poignant reminder for GPs, a new US study found double the amount of children are having seizures after ingesting prescription medications or illicit drugs.
Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.
In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.