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.
Pharmacy green light for insulin swap due to shortage Pharmacists have been given permission to substitute a type of insulin pen due to ongoing supply issues that will likely last well into 2024.
New advice for ‘unprecedented’ antibiotics shortage With ongoing supply issues, Therapeutic Guidelines has released a guide for prescribers on alternatives in the absence of first-line therapies.
Telehealth provider defies TGA semaglutide request Eucalyptus is reportedly offering patients access to the type 2 diabetes-indicated drug for weight loss purposes, despite ongoing supply issues.