COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
Hopes for ‘sustained improvement’ in appropriate prescribing A report shows a significant rise in the number of antimicrobial prescriptions in 2022 – but the rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
AHPRA reveals next phase of cosmetic medicine crackdown Botox, fillers, and social media influencers will be in the medical regulator’s sights, as the number of botched procedures skyrockets.
Turmeric supplement warning after fatality: TGA The health watchdog is calling on GPs to be aware of supplements containing the common spice after 18 consumers reported liver injuries.
MPs investigate streamlined IMG recruitment Australia’s healthcare worker shortage has again made its way to Parliament, with a committee investigating how to attract overseas doctors.
Reduced risks in WA pharmacy prescribing trial Pharmacy prescribing is going ahead in WA but the collective efforts of the RACGP and AMA have resulted in safer prescribing protocols.
RACGP pledges to simplify IMG processes Significant changes could be on the way for international medical graduate recruitment, with the final version of the Kruk report due shortly.
Regulation ‘must keep pace’ with AI revolution: RACGP While AI may help reduce the administrative burden for GPs significantly, a college submission has said regulatory concerns need addressing.
TGA flags focus on illegal vapes Unlawful nicotine vaping products and medicinal cannabis advertising are priority areas for the medicine regulator for the next year.
GlucaGen Hypokit in short supply until October Another diabetes medication is now facing supply issues, adding to worldwide shortages of semaglutide and dulaglutide.