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TGA strengthens warnings on antibiotic side effects

TGA strengthens warnings on antibiotic side effects

GPs have been asked to use fluoroquinolones ‘judiciously’, as the Administration rolls out more prominent warnings.


Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting

Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting

With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.


Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study

Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study

Despite many Australians knowing they can report ADRs, notification rates are low, especially when using digital reporting tools.


Changes made to COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme

Changes made to COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme

The Department of Health and Aged Care has removed and added certain conditions that can be claimed in relation to COVID vaccine adverse reactions.


Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year

Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year

A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.


Study weighs up impact of different drug dosages for men and women

Study weighs up impact of different drug dosages for men and women

New research that has found women are not just ‘smaller versions of men’ could help to reduce adverse reactions to medication.


Harms in research need better reporting: Study

Harms in research need better reporting: Study

Gaps in the way harms are reported in clinical trials are impacting our understanding of intervention pros and cons, researchers say.


COVID vaccine indemnity threshold reduced

COVID vaccine indemnity threshold reduced

The change will enable more people to access compensation for vaccine injury, according to the Federal Health Minister.


NZ myocarditis death had probable link to Pfizer vaccine

NZ myocarditis death had probable link to Pfizer vaccine

But a recent real-world study on the vaccine’s safety – the largest undertaken to date – has found people are four times more likely to develop the condition if they become infected with COVID-19.


Finalised no-fault indemnity scheme gives GPs ‘peace of mind’

Finalised no-fault indemnity scheme gives GPs ‘peace of mind’

RACGP President Dr Karen Price has welcomed the Government scheme, which she says provides ‘protection for GPs working hard on the frontline of the vaccine rollout’.


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