‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Action taken amid continuing PrEP shortage As supply of the HIV prevention medication continues to be disrupted, the Federal Government has listed a US brand on the PBS to shore up access.
Psychiatric prescriptions for children skyrocket Some prescriptions have tripled in the past decade as a mental health crisis grips Australia’s youth, but are GPs getting the treatment options right?
Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study Despite many Australians knowing they can report ADRs, notification rates are low, especially when using digital reporting tools.
New national shortage of PrEP part of ‘concerning’ trend GPs are being warned to plan ahead with their patients, as the TGA confirms a national shortage of the HIV prevention drug.
In Practice: Claims for mental health care training GPs who complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training may be eligible to claim MBS item numbers as well as a $600 subsidy.