New medication for treatment resistant depression added to PBS The nasal spray is available from 1 May to eligible patients, but a GP expert remains concerned about its accessibility.
Nicotine pouches an ‘evidence-free zone’ The products are the latest to seduce Australia’s young people, but they remain unregulated. What can GPs do about this worrying trend?
Opioid agonist treatment prevents hundreds of suicides: Study Australian research predicts the treatment has prevented around 300 suicide deaths among NSW patients with opioid use disorder.
GP backs coroner’s call for alcohol delivery curfew New coronial findings into the alcohol-induced death of a Victorian woman have prompted calls for sales restrictions, and funds to enable GPs to diagnose problems sooner.
Number of opioid prescriptions falls Monash University researchers also found a drop in long-term prescriptions but a rise in the number of prescriptions started by young people.
Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
Do GPs know enough about this ‘debilitating’ disorder? Experts agree there has been a dire lack of education around PMDD, but GPs could be in the ‘ideal situation’ to help.
NSW to trial pill testing The State Government says its decision to greenlight a 12-month trial at festivals is based on advice from experts and those with lived experience.
In Practice: RSV immunisation info sessions With the RSV vaccine recently expanded on the National Immunisation Program, two upcoming webinars are designed to answer GPs’ questions.
New guide to support GPs ease cancer recurrence anxiety With 60% of patients anxious their cancer will return, the three-step clinical pathway is designed to offer practical and streamlined advice.