In Practice: MBS online tool updated The RACGP resource has incorporated the July rebate changes and added new mental health case conference items.
More rural medical student placements on the way Funding of $114 million has been set aside to allow 80 additional training places in regional areas each year.
Telehealth provider defies TGA semaglutide request Eucalyptus is reportedly offering patients access to the type 2 diabetes-indicated drug for weight loss purposes, despite ongoing supply issues.
GPs able to initiate FP 50 prescriptions again The revised listing follows a concerted advocacy campaign and was confirmed on the same day as a number of other PBS changes.
Paediatricians back greater GP role in ADHD care Regulatory consistency and supporting GPs to take on a larger portion of care would ease pressure on the system, a Senate Inquiry has been told.
In Practice: COVID telehealth expansion More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.
Predicted fentanyl influx prompts call for drug-testing services The ‘common-sense’ measure has the support of the RACGP, with a spokesperson saying urgent action is needed to save lives.
Almost all blood pressure medications reduce migraine: Study The drugs could be used much more widely as an inexpensive preventive measure, new research suggests.
Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening Use of the screening option has at least doubled in each quarter since eligibility expanded, MBS statistics show.
What’s been included in the first stage of 60-day dispensing? Ninety-two medicines could become eligible for extended dispensing as early as September.