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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.


How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment

How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment

New guidelines show switching to greener dry powder inhalers could reduce the carbon impact of asthma therapy by more than 90%, while also leading to better asthma control.


Are young people in aged care being overprescribed?

Are young people in aged care being overprescribed?

Following revelations that much-needed medication reviews are being missed and younger residents are facing an increase in polypharmacy, what can GPs do?


Concerns raised over possible change to medicine advertising rules

Concerns raised over possible change to medicine advertising rules

The RACGP calls for greater transparency and larger fines for breaches in a review of Medicines Australia’s code of conduct.


Pregnancy medicines shortage sparks concern

Pregnancy medicines shortage sparks concern

The RACGP has joined RANZCOG to address nationwide supply issues related to a lack of clinical trials and off-patent drugs.


Preventive care for atrial fibrillation currently ‘less than ideal’

Preventive care for atrial fibrillation currently ‘less than ideal’

More than four-in-10 patients hospitalised with the condition die within a decade, according to a new Australian study.


Sydney home raided after Ozempic scam

Sydney home raided after Ozempic scam

The TGA is urging GPs ‘exercise deep caution’ after doctors were faxed ads promoting allegedly illegally compounded semaglutide.


‘Absolutely tiny’ Federal obesity funding challenged

‘Absolutely tiny’ Federal obesity funding challenged

Questions have been raised about why no weight loss drugs are on the PBS, as research highlights the lack of funding for obesity prevention.


Can medicine repurposing help GPs?

Can medicine repurposing help GPs?

Quality care experts say GPs should consider a new TGA program looking to expand prescribing criteria and medicine access, but there are caveats.


Antidepressant withdrawal: The hidden danger

Antidepressant withdrawal: The hidden danger

New benchmark guidelines highlight the dangers of antidepressant withdrawal and support GPs in safe deprescribing.


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