Ban tobacco and vape political donations: RACGP It is among the college suggestions for proposed laws aimed at ensuring Australia remains a ‘world leader’ in tobacco control.
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.
How will the vaping crackdown impact GPs? A host of new restrictions should make e-cigarettes less available, potentially leading to more patients seeking prescriptions – and help quitting vapes.
GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes The impact of e-cigarettes is already being felt in general practice, but reforms may see more patients presenting for help with accessing – and quitting – the addictive products.
Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
RACGP push for stricter vaping regulatory framework There is a risk Australia will trade ‘one public health disaster for another’ if reforms are not implemented, the college says.
Best practice support for smoking cessation care A new toolkit to support GPs providing smoking cessation advice also acts as a ‘supplement’ to RACGP guidelines.
Government proposes major vaping clampdown Suggested reforms include measures to allow TGA assessment of vaping products ‘to encourage doctors to prescribe “safer” products lawfully’.