Metabolic disorder drug listed on the PBS The listing will save patients with hyperphenylalaninemia more than $90,000 a year.
Calls to support longer mental health consultations The RACGP has implored both sides of politics to ‘properly support’ general practice as the frontline of mental health care.
Potentially ‘life changing’ arthritis drug listed on PBS Tofacitinib will be listed despite lingering concerns related to an increased risk of blood clots and potentially death when taken in high doses.
No public funding for early breast cancer test: What should GPs know? An expert has cautioned GPs and patients to not be alarmed over the decision.
Lifting of Medicare freeze only the start: RACGP While important, thawing the freeze does little to repair damage caused by long-term devaluing of GP services, according to the RACGP President.
Put patients first: RACGP Dr Harry Nespolon launched the RACGP’s election campaign, demanding politicians take patient health seriously and ensure access to quality care.
Why down-scheduling medicines is fraught with danger Assoc Prof Mark Morgan questions whether a push to make more prescription-only medicines available over the counter is best for patients.
Budget reply ‘a missed opportunity’ The RACGP believes Labor’s response ‘fails to recognise the vital role of general practice in every Australian community’.
What does the Federal Budget mean for general practice? GPs had high hopes for a major reinvestment in general practice, but RACGP analysis shows primary care still needs greater levels of funding.
GPs around Australia getting political With the Federal Election looming, Australia’s GPs are campaigning for change.