TGA reveals compliance priorities Cannabis, vapes, weight-loss drugs, and melatonin are among the TGA’s 2026–27 priority areas, as it announces a new compliance and enforcement agenda.
Shingrix uptake spikes following NIP addition More than 2.5 million Shingrix doses were administered in its first year on the NIP, compared to 97,000 the previous year.
Small alcohol intake changes save lives: Study Drinking just one litre of alcohol less per year reduces rates of liver, colorectal, and breast cancer deaths, new research shows.
In Practice: Updates to CDM framework changes As GPs work through chronic disease management changes, the RACGP has updated its FAQs to reflect the most up-to-date advice.
How does burnout impact GPs globally? A global survey found 32% of Australian GPs feel burned out, which, if unaddressed, will ‘undermine the performance of our health systems’.
ATAGI updates measles advice Infants should receive an extra dose of a measles-containing vaccine when travelling overseas, according to the group’s new advice.
In Practice: DVA changes to prior financial approvals As of 1 January, certain health services no longer need prior financial approval before being delivered to a Veteran Card holder.
Inquiry bolsters case for GP child development check item RACGP calls for a new MBS item could soon be answered after a Parliamentary committee recommended its rollout.
Drugs alone not enough for long-term weight control: Study It found most patients return to their original weight two years after stopping weight-loss drugs, regaining 0.4 kilograms a month.
GPs’ ECG rebate restrictions reversed From 1 March, ECG restrictions will be lifted, allowing MBS item 11714 to be claimed by GPs, reversing a controversial 2020 funding cut.