‘Nonsensical’ to stop GPs approving access to glucose monitors The decision to block GPs from certifying patient access to the devices ‘needs to be reviewed and rectified,’ the RACGP president says.
COVID antiviral order doubled ahead of PBS listing Paxlovid will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from May, with ‘really positive responses’ reported so far.
Thousands expected to benefit from new PBS listings Medications for asthma, HIV, and Crohn’s disease have been added, while some heart, cholesterol and blood pressure drugs are now cheaper.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme now open GPs will play a leading role by providing a medical report for potential claimants under the scheme.
Changes to medicinal cannabis prescribing pathways The changes will improve patient access and reduce the administrative burden on prescribers, according to the TGA.
Processing for COVID-19 vaccine compensation scheme to begin next month Around 10,000 potential claims related to adverse reactions have been registered since September.
NZ myocarditis death had probable link to Pfizer vaccine But a recent real-world study on the vaccine’s safety – the largest undertaken to date – has found people are four times more likely to develop the condition if they become infected with COVID-19.
Finalised no-fault indemnity scheme gives GPs ‘peace of mind’ RACGP President Dr Karen Price has welcomed the Government scheme, which she says provides ‘protection for GPs working hard on the frontline of the vaccine rollout’.
No-fault indemnity should apply to all vaccines: RACGP The call comes more than six weeks after the Prime Minister announced the scheme, for which details are still yet to emerge.
What role do GPs have in supporting work participation? New resources aim to provide further support when navigating the ‘extremely complex’ process.