TGA warns of online semaglutide scams The medicines regulator has said scams include advertising offers being sent to GPs for distribution to patients.
Push for young children to get flu vaccine The Chief Medical Officer has said vaccination of the youngest cohort is ‘a priority' ahead of this year's influenza season.
New Parkinson’s drug listed on PBS The adjunctive therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease will help to maximise the effectiveness and longevity of existing medication.
Huge rise in cervical self-collection uptake But Dr Lara Roeske is still urging for stronger public health messages and support to help alleviate the extra onus placed on GPs.
In Practice: Diabetes management with current drug shortages An upcoming webinar will address ongoing diabetes medication shortages and aim to help GPs safely negotiate therapies.
Call for WA and NT rural medical educators New training lead Dr Karin Jodlowski-Tan outlines the benefits of working rurally, as the college prepares for profession-led training.
In Practice: Convocation for shaping future initiatives The RACGP has thanked members for helping to develop future initiatives through their participation in the 2022 Convocation.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
New PIP QI dataset provides ‘snapshot’ of general practice More than 5600 general practices took part in the program – but given the current pandemic environment, how much insight is it providing?
When the student becomes the teacher With applications for the RACGP Mentoring Program opening soon, a GP who has seen both sides is offering her whole-hearted endorsement.