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More than 70% of Australian COVID deaths had pre-existing conditions

More than 70% of Australian COVID deaths had pre-existing conditions

New data released by the ABS provides insight into COVID-19 deaths throughout the country.


Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids

Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids

The international affiliate of Purdue Pharma was issued 24 infringement notices by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.


New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms

New patient guide aims to reduce opioid harms

A lack of information regarding opioid use after hospital discharge can be dangerous for some patients, but a new guide aims to close that gap.


Advocates hail ‘game changing’ PBS listing of buprenorphine

Advocates hail ‘game changing’ PBS listing of buprenorphine

Harm-reduction advocates have long called for an end to the surprisingly high cost of opioid substitution therapy.


National flu death toll tops 250

National flu death toll tops 250

Australia is battling through one of its deadliest flu seasons on record.


Hospital to introduce opioid plan to tackle risk of post-surgery dependence

Hospital to introduce opioid plan to tackle risk of post-surgery dependence

A Perth hospital will move to introduce opioid-weaning plans for post-surgery patients in a bid to address rising rates of opioid dependency.


Flu death toll rises

Flu death toll rises

Australia’s horror early flu season has continued, with the confirmed number of influenza-related mortalities now at 79.


Renewed calls to fully subsidise methadone treatment

Renewed calls to fully subsidise methadone treatment

GPs and addiction experts fear hidden costs are preventing more people from accessing treatment.


Naloxone: What should GPs know?

Naloxone: What should GPs know?

newsGP speaks with an addiction medicine expert about the ‘EpiPen of overdose’.


Should GPs be able to prescribe buprenorphine without restriction?

Should GPs be able to prescribe buprenorphine without restriction?

As Australia battles a spike in opioid-related deaths, research suggests advantages in much greater availability of pharmacotherapy treatment.


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