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RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’

RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’

GPs will need to prescribe nicotine-dependent patients vapes for the next three months until new legislation passes.


GPs asked to limit antibiotic scripts due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage

GPs asked to limit antibiotic scripts due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage

A rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases is exacerbating the situation, with azithromycin and clarithromycin particularly affected.


OCP pharmacy pilot announced for WA

OCP pharmacy pilot announced for WA

While the RACGP does not support pharmacy prescribing, its place on the working group is an opportunity to minimise risk.


Replica Ozempic and Mounjaro to be banned

Replica Ozempic and Mounjaro to be banned

The Government has removed a loophole allowing the mass production of the compounded drugs amid growing patient safety concerns.


Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern

Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern

The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.


Controversial pharmacy prescribing pilot begins

Controversial pharmacy prescribing pilot begins

The program has drawn the ire of GPs who say it puts profits ahead of patient safety and further fragments care.


GP concern over new pharmacy assistants course

GP concern over new pharmacy assistants course

The training was launched as part of the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot, but the RACGP says it points to a ‘lack of capacity’.


Bill likely to see pharmacy ownership status quo remain

Bill likely to see pharmacy ownership status quo remain

Updated Queensland legislation is expected to maintain ‘anti-competitive’ ownership and location rules, despite RACGP opposition.


Pharmacy diabetes trial creating ‘serious concerns’

Pharmacy diabetes trial creating ‘serious concerns’

The RACGP has slammed a plan to screen for the disease in pharmacies, saying it could fragment care and put vulnerable patients at risk.


Nearly 100 medicines added to 60-day dispensing list

Nearly 100 medicines added to 60-day dispensing list

Treatments for diabetes, epilepsy, breast cancer, and menopause are among those now eligible for a longer prescription.


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