Vapes as prescription-only medication starting Monday Legislation cutting off the retail sale of vapes in Australia has passed through the Senate, despite opposition from pharmacy groups.
RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’ GPs will need to prescribe nicotine-dependent patients vapes for the next three months until new legislation passes.
Opioid tool aims to help GPs have ‘challenging’ conversations With prescription opioid harm on the rise in Australia and new regulations requiring annual patient reviews, ROOM could save GPs valuable time.
Australia’s ‘significant’ cancer disparities laid bare Parts of the country are recording diagnosis rates double the national average, while survival chances vary widely based on where patients live.
Concern as avian influenza detected at commercial poultry farm While one expert warns the virus could lead to the next major pandemic, another says the risk is only small at this stage. What do we know?
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.
Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’ The resource is also set to incorporate treatments for ME/CFS, but there are suggestions patients would benefit more from support for longer consultations.
Bowel cancer screening rates ‘going in the wrong direction’ Despite being the nation’s second deadliest cancer, and early detection proving 99% successful for treatment, testing rates continue to fall.
How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment New guidelines show switching to greener dry powder inhalers could reduce the carbon impact of asthma therapy by more than 90%, while also leading to better asthma control.
NSW issues payroll tax exemption tied to bulk billing Contractor GPs at practices that reach certain bulk-billing thresholds will receive payroll tax rebates, while retrospective bills are also off the table.