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Federal Government backs ADHD prescribing consistency

Federal Government backs ADHD prescribing consistency

In response to last year’s Senate Inquiry, it also supports-in-principle calls to review relevant MBS items and pathways to GP assessments.


Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded

Registered nurses’ prescribing powers expanded

Nurses who have undergone extra training will soon be able to work to a broader scope of practice under a new prescriber arrangement.


Gabapentinoids may increase hip fractures: Study

Gabapentinoids may increase hip fractures: Study

It found patients had 30% increased odds of suffering a hip fracture within two months of taking a gabapentinoid medication.


‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing

‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing

The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.


UTI pharmacy prescribing goes nationwide

UTI pharmacy prescribing goes nationwide

The initiative can now be accessed across Australia, leading a furious RACGP President to say, ‘that’s just not good medicine’.


New ADHD prescribing guide launches

New ADHD prescribing guide launches

The guide was designed to offer practical advice to GPs about safe and responsible prescribing, after finding significant variabilities.


NSW and SA further expand pharmacy prescribing

NSW and SA further expand pharmacy prescribing

A contraceptive pill pilot has been made permanent in NSW, as SA announces significantly expanded prescribing options, and it has left GPs worried.


In Practice: Have your say on MBS Online

In Practice: Have your say on MBS Online

The DoHAC is encouraging GPs to share their views on the website’s functionality and user experience to help shape its future.  


RACGP slams sweeping pharmacy scope expansion

RACGP slams sweeping pharmacy scope expansion

NSW pharmacists will be allowed to autonomously treat several more conditions, in an unexpected move labelled ‘reckless’.


In Practice: Electronic prescribing updates

In Practice: Electronic prescribing updates

GPs can keep up to date on electronic prescribing information with an on-demand RACGP webinar and regularly updated webpage.


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