TGA updates montelukast safety information Extra information is being added to all products to highlight the existing warnings, as a ‘reminder to watch out’ for side effects.
Prescriptions for most popular statins on the rise Data shows the number of people using the most popular statins is increasing, while the cost for COVID-19 antivirals has fallen.
Quetiapine shortage ‘frankly unacceptable’ Some doses of the antipsychotic medication could be in shortage until July, leaving both patients and GPs ‘alarmed’.
In Practice: Register now for the Clinical Update The RACGP conference will be held on the Gold Coast in February, with this year’s theme focussing on the future of healthcare.
‘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.
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.
Update of ‘leading handbook’ for diabetes support After four years and an evolving type 2 diabetes landscape, the RACGP has launched its refresh of the flagship clinical guideline.
In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder Members are encouraged to complete the 10-minute RACGP survey to ensure the issues that matter most to them are prioritised by the college.
Arthritis eLearning platform launched GPs interested in the latest evidence-based care recommendations for arthritis can now access free self-paced learning modules.