TGA renews calls to limit new HRT patch prescriptions The reoccurring shortages are now expected to last until the end of 2025, raising concerns from GPs about how to support their patients long-term.
‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.
Tool developed to help GPs manage menopause The MenoPROMPT assessment program has been developed by a team of Australian experts to help GPs better manage menopause.
Nurse practitioner Jardiance prescribing greenlit It can now be prescribed by NPs as an initial or continuing therapy for chronic heart failure, but the change raises red flags with the RACGP.
Improving menopause diagnosis experiences Once taboo, menopause is now at the centre of several guides and toolkits, and experts are calling on GPs to read up on best practice treatment.
Lack of safety data prompts guidance on oestrogen therapy A summary of evidence is out for prescribing oestrogen treatments for the estimated 75% of breast cancer patients who develop genitourinary symptoms.
Feminist language being hijacked to market medical tests Narratives around empowerment and women’s rights are being co-opted to market interventions not backed by evidence, according to new research.
GPs encouraged to upskill in opioid dependence treatment An RACGP program aims to help GPs better understand this ‘rewarding’ area of medicine and boost authorised prescriber numbers.
Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.
Warning over PBS nicotine patch availability Six organisations, including the RACGP, have written to Minister Butler about a ‘major threat to public health’.