DoHAC predicts early peak for vape prescriptions Documents published by the Office of Impact Analysis forecast a 10% annual decline in presentations for prescriptions once reforms bed in.
Provisional guidance out for vaping changes As a clampdown on the availability of e-cigarettes comes into effect, the RACGP has released revised guidelines for review.
New vaping cessation module planned as clampdown looms An incoming ban on the importation of single-use vaping products will likely result in more people seeking help from GPs to quit, an expert says.
Warning over PBS nicotine patch availability Six organisations, including the RACGP, have written to Minister Butler about a ‘major threat to public health’.
Health Minister ‘monitoring’ overseas tobacco clampdowns The UK Prime Minister has followed New Zealand’s move by signalling an intent to prevent younger generations from ever buying tobacco.
New CVD guideline and risk calculator expected to help millions An Australian-specific calculator is a key feature of the toolkit refresh, which targets conditions responsible for one in four deaths each year.
New advice for ‘unprecedented’ antibiotics shortage With ongoing supply issues, Therapeutic Guidelines has released a guide for prescribers on alternatives in the absence of first-line therapies.
Big Tobacco’s new push into pharmacy vapes Documents seen by newsGP show how a tobacco giant is trying to corner the vaping market as the Government clamps down.
TGA’s vaping crackdown a sign of things to come The medicines regulator issued infringement notices to four entities this week, totalling almost $600,000.
Smoking target ‘cannot be achieved’ on current trends: Study Researchers say more investment is needed to ensure the country gets back on track to reduce smoking rate to 5% of adults.