Wegovy launches in Australia The manufacturer assured GPs supply planning has been its priority amid critical Ozempic shortages, but concerns remain over Wegovy’s availability.
Cystic fibrosis medication expanded on PBS Doctors can soon prescribe subsidised Trikafta to children earlier, in a ‘lifechanging’ move set to save families $250,000 each year.
Olaparib and anifrolumab added to PBS The treatments for breast cancer and lupus have now been added to the scheme, alongside medicines for leukaemia and insomnia.
PBS restrictions placed on diabetes medicines GPs now need to gain additional approval prior to starting patients on all GLP-1 RAs, including semaglutide.
Study questions Paxlovid’s COVID-19 ‘usefulness’ Researchers say the antiviral does little to reduce symptom duration for some vaccinated patients, but still recommended its use for the vulnerable.
Opioid prescriptions are down – but is dependence? While PBS listing revisions have potentially reduced opioid prescriptions, experts say more active treatment is required to reduce harm.
RACGP to take part in bilateral 8CPA discussions President Dr Nicole Higgins has welcomed the chance for general practice to have a voice in the early stages of the process.
Migraine and sarcoma medications added to PBS Subsidised treatment options for people with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have also been expanded.
Old doc, new data: Canaglifozin Can-I-get-a-flozin? Dr Casey Parker examines new evidence for the diabetes medication.