Sixty-day scripts slow to find favour: Study With a significantly lower-than-expected uptake, an RACGP expert says this could be caused by software impediments, complexity over medication eligibility, and patient views.
GPs asked to limit antibiotic scripts due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage A rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases is exacerbating the situation, with azithromycin and clarithromycin particularly affected.
RACGP opposes push to expand pharmacist scope in Queensland The RACGP is firmly opposing efforts in Queensland to allow pharmacists to become prescribers, warning that the move risks public health.
A question of continuity: Keeping prescriptions in general practice RACGP Queensland Chair Dr Bruce Willett examines the issue of whether pharmacists should have the power to prescribe medications.