Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme finally on the way Launching in May, the long-awaited scheme covers the cost of products including bandages and dressings for eligible patients with diabetes.
GPs remain the frontline in vaccination With the WHO warning global immunisation gains are at risk, an RACGP expert says GPs are best placed to get vaccination rates up.
Study examines whether RSV vaccine lasts ‘at least three winters’ The results of a randomised controlled trial indicate an RSV vaccine could offer protection against the virus over three seasons in over 60s.
Diabetes prevalence underestimated in Australia: Study Researchers have suggested the number of people living with diabetes could be more than a third higher than officially registered.
RACGP calls for action as flu cases reach record high With cases skyrocketing to almost 50,000 in 2025, the college is calling on GPs and the community to ‘work together and get vaccinated’.
Study suggests answer to reducing RSV hospital admissions Research evaluating the effectiveness of RSV vaccination among babies in WA has found a significant reduction in hospital admissions.
What’s in the 2025–26 Federal Budget for GPs? The RACGP has welcomed GP workforce incentives but said while ‘it’s clear general practice is central in this year’s Budget’, there are still missed opportunities.
What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination? A survey of Australian parents has revealed the practical difficulties and acceptance barriers leading to falling vaccination rates.
‘Not for sale’: Australia defends PBS against US big pharma GPs welcome plans to make PBS-listed medicines even cheaper, but it comes as US pharma giants take aim at the scheme.
In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April Delivery of Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra vaccine for this year’s influenza season is expected to arrive within weeks, the DoHAC confirmed.