Victoria adopts real-time prescription monitoring across the state The state-wide rollout of the SafeScript system is expected reduce the risk of overdose deaths for thousands of patients.
GPs call for action on real-time prescription monitoring in NSW The RACGP believes the state’s inaction is placing lives at risk.
Why has a national real-time prescription monitoring system been delayed? Greg Hunt promised an Australia-wide system by the end of 2018, but most states have been slow to come to the table.
Working towards a cure for Parkinson’s The Government is making a major investment to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease – and ultimately find a cure.
Federal Government pledges $100m to support patients with type 1 diabetes Patients with type 1 diabetes will receive more options for continuous glucose monitoring and free access to such devices following the Government’s funding pledge.
First GPs to trial real-time prescription monitoring system in Victoria The SafeScript program rolls out next month and will be mandatory by 2020.
Doctor shopping and what it means for GPs For the sixth in a series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts regarding what GPs need to know about doctor shopping.
NSW push for real-time monitoring to reduce prescription drug misuse The NSW opposition has announced plans for a real-time prescription monitoring system in an effort to curb growing opioid deaths, but the State Government is clear in its belief that a national approach is needed.
Codeine to be added to Victoria’s prescription monitoring system The Victorian Government will include codeine in its upcoming real-time prescription monitoring system, the state’s Health Minister Jill Hennessy has announced.
Victoria and Northern Territory: A tale of two health budgets The Victorian Government is tipping money into fixing the state’s mental health system and expanding hospitals, but the Northern Territory’s deteriorating financial outlook has meant limited new spending on health.