New pharmacy dispensing deal sets ‘great temptation to bend the rules’ Continued dispensing arrangements have been extended – but two prominent GPs are sceptical about the long-term outcomes.
Pharmacy prescribing trial launches A controversial trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs has gone ahead amid renewed questions on pharmacy vaccination programs.
Extended dispensing left out of new pharmacy agreement The decision to reportedly omit the long-sought reform from the seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement has raised questions.
Shortage of diabetes medicine raises larger questions There are concerns over a TGA notice that allows pharmacists to substitute metformin XR 500 mg without consulting the prescriber.
What does electronic prescribing mean for GPs in the fight against coronavirus? GPs can now send prescriptions to pharmacists electronically as an interim solution during the pandemic.
Further expansion of pharmacists’ reach a ‘recipe for disaster’: RACGP The Victorian Government has announced new powers for pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines in aged care facilities and workplaces.
Surge in hardship provisions risks shortages during pandemic GPs using hardship provisions to help patients self-isolate with supplies of medication may need to use new alternatives, the DoH warns.
GPs call for relaxation of prescribing regulations A change to legislation would give GPs an interim solution amid the coronavirus crisis, with most consultations likely to become telehealth-based.
‘Sham’ trial slammed after Queensland moves on pharmacy prescribing Antibiotics for urinary tract infections will be available over the counter without a prescription in Queensland by the end of the year.
‘A cynical ploy’: RACGP President slams pharmacy coronavirus push Strong criticism has been levelled at the Pharmacy Guild for seizing on the coronavirus crisis to push for more power.