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Further expansion of pharmacists’ reach a ‘recipe for disaster’: RACGP

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

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

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

‘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

‘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.


Is social prescribing a remedy to chronic health problems?

Is social prescribing a remedy to chronic health problems?

A new report recommends that social prescribing be incorporated into routine healthcare throughout Australia.


What does a resilient community look like?

What does a resilient community look like?

The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.


How I reduced my opioid prescribing rate

How I reduced my opioid prescribing rate

Dr Edwin Kruys decided to scale back prescriptions of opioids two years ago. Here’s how he did it.


RACGP pulls out of pharmacy prescribing trial role over ‘fundamental flaws’

RACGP pulls out of pharmacy prescribing trial role over ‘fundamental flaws’

The RACGP will not take part in Queensland’s controversial pharmacy prescribing trial advisory group, citing issues with monitoring and the risk of misdiagnosis.


Governments offer additional bushfire supports

Governments offer additional bushfire supports

NSW, SA, ACT and Victorian governments have this week all declared initiatives designed to help people during and after the disasters.


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