New year brings cheaper medicines The maximum cost of subsidised prescriptions has been cut for the first time since the PBS was introduced 75 years ago.
Pharmacy prescribing will worsen antibiotic shortage: RACGP President The trimethoprim shortage is another reason why allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics is problematic, Dr Nicole Higgins has warned.
Queensland buries pharmacy pilot FOI requests for 256 days – and counting The government department has been accused of hiding information related to the north Queensland pharmacy prescribing pilot.
New training pilot could boost rural GP numbers GPs in training will soon have more opportunities to be placed in rural locations, thanks to the support of remote supervisors.
Mixed response to state’s GP workforce solutions The RACGP has welcomed a $32 million package to support GPs in training but is dismayed at the prospect of another pharmacy prescribing trial.
GPs say politics and money behind NSW pharmacy prescribing push The controversial move was announced a week after a new report showed pharmacy profits have soared on the back of increased service delivery.
North Queensland doctors urged to keep airing concerns A united front is key to countering potential damage, says RACGP president-elect, who has closely tracked the pilot’s controversial evolution.
Controversial pharmacy prescribing pilot finalised The North Queensland program is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2023, with the college warning about risks to patient safety.
Another state flags pharmacy prescribing for UTI Despite longstanding opposition from doctor groups, NSW’s Health Minister has asked his department to investigate establishing a trial.
Push to allow pharmacist prescribing of antivirals flipped on its head A ‘more sensible approach’ would see the lifesaving medications added to the Doctor’s Bag, a prominent GP has said.