In Practice: Update on medicine shortages reforms The TGA has provided information on expanded powers to import and supply important discontinued medicines under section 19A.
TGA warns of online semaglutide scams The medicines regulator has said scams include advertising offers being sent to GPs for distribution to patients.
New Parkinson’s drug listed on PBS The adjunctive therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease will help to maximise the effectiveness and longevity of existing medication.
Antibiotic shortages hit general practices Certain medications are in short supply in many parts of the country, with GPs needing to find alternatives for common treatments.
In Practice: New infection control resource The RACGP has released its fifth edition guidelines for infection prevention and control in general practices.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
WA tour to help tackle rural crisis College leadership met with rural members as part of advocacy efforts to address the state’s general practice ‘workforce crisis’.
Clarity on Close the Gap Co-payment initiative Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are being incorrectly told they are no longer able to register for the PBS-subsidised program.
Health Minister confirms NPS MedicineWise cuts Despite appeals to overturn a decision under the previous Government to remove funding from NPS MedicineWise, the original decision will stand.
‘Not sustainable’: Medicine shortages in focus The Government is being urged to shore up pharmaceutical supply chains to avoid ‘problematic’ disruptions to patient care.