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 A rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases is exacerbating the situation, with azithromycin and clarithromycin particularly affected.
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?
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.
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.
Rural generalism rises in medical students’ preferences The RACGP welcomes a growing interest in the specialty among domestic students, but has raised concerns about its impact on community GPs.
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’ More than four-in-10 patients hospitalised with the condition die within a decade, according to a new Australian study.
ADHD med shortage set to end Supplies of lisdexamfetamine dimesilate should return to normal levels by the end of April, the TGA has advised.
Sydney home raided after Ozempic scam The TGA is urging GPs ‘exercise deep caution’ after doctors were faxed ads promoting allegedly illegally compounded semaglutide.