Smoking target ‘cannot be achieved’ on current trends: Study Researchers say more investment is needed to ensure the country gets back on track to reduce smoking rate to 5% of adults.
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.
Could Big Tobacco return to its old tricks with vapes? As a proposal to offer incentives for pharmacists to stock a particular vape stalls, newsGP looks at the likelihood of similar tactics re-emerging.
Counselling patients about smoking cessation SPONSORED: A new webinar will explore legislative changes to nicotine-containing vaping products and how to maximise evidence-based treatments.
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.
Nicotine scheduling changes #2 Dr Jill Thistlethwaite talks with Adjunct Professor John Skerritt and Professor Nick Zwar on what GPs need to know about new prescribing process for nicotine vaping products coming into effect from 1 October.
Nicotine scheduling changes #1 NPS MedicineWise CEO Steve Morris talks with John Skerritt and Jenny Francis from the Health Products Regulation Group about upcoming scheduling changes to nicotine vaping products.
Nicotine vaping products with no quality assurance ‘unacceptable’ Australia is a leader in smoking control – and the RACGP says we need to stay that way with quality assurance on imported vaping products.