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Concern for rural practices as IV fluid shortage bites

Concern for rural practices as IV fluid shortage bites

The TGA is working to find suitable alternatives, with the unprecedented shortage expected to last at least until the end of the year.


In Practice: Medicines safety resources

In Practice: Medicines safety resources

The RACGP has a new education toolkit and on-demand recordings for GPs in their role of reducing medicine-related harm.


Antipsychotic use in aged care ‘not ideal’

Antipsychotic use in aged care ‘not ideal’

New data shows antipsychotic prescriptions significantly outweigh diagnoses, a situation unlikely to change without greater staffing support.


‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens

‘Concerning’: Study finds 90% of welders exposed to carcinogens

Experts fear the fumes could become the new asbestos or silica after research uncovered the issue’s true scale, with GPs urged to help educate their patients.


Antibiotic shortages disproportionately affecting Indigenous patients

Antibiotic shortages disproportionately affecting Indigenous patients

The national shortages, which include vital treatments for rheumatic heart disease, have left some organisations scrambling for supplies.


What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?

What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia?

With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.


Aged Care Digital Strategy launches

Aged Care Digital Strategy launches

The plan outlines how new technology will be used to improve patient care, manage future demand, and reduce GPs’ administrative burden.


GPs forced to manage critical pain relief shortage ‘as best we can’

GPs forced to manage critical pain relief shortage ‘as best we can’

Patients and doctors are becoming increasingly distressed about the shortfall, which has been impacting care for more than 18 months.


Vapes as prescription-only medication starting Monday

Vapes as prescription-only medication starting Monday

Legislation cutting off the retail sale of vapes in Australia has passed through the Senate, despite opposition from pharmacy groups.


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.


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