TGA urges against panic buying amid medicine supply disruptions Experts are urging GPs to prevent patients from stockpiling medicine, as conflict in Iran sees Australia-bound supply rerouted.
‘Resilience, innovation, and a commitment to building a better future’ Progress comes when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lead, but urgent reform is needed, the Close the Gap report says.
Rural town vows to ‘support a GP to no end’ The town of Kimba knows exactly how crucial GPs are – it’s spent $1 million on a medical centre, built rent-free homes, and filmed an ad campaign in a bid to attract a permanent doctor.
GP advocacy push takes over Parliament The NT’s inaugural GPs@Parliament saw almost every MP speak face to face with a GP, hearing first-hand exactly what needs changing.
Health Minister launches federal pharmacy prescribing trial The Federal Government pilot allows concession card holders to access pharmacy prescribed contraceptives – a shock move labelled ‘dangerous’ by an enraged RACGP.
Which uni produces the most GPs? Monash and James Cook universities trained the most future GPs and RGs last year, a new analysis reveals.
Rural workforce incentive reforms hailed ‘significant win’ The RACGP welcomes changes to the WIP – Rural Advanced Skills stream which alter how GP’s FTE is assessed for program eligibility.
MP pens targeted letter pressuring clinic to bulk bill The letter, addressed to a local general practice, expresses ‘disappointment’ that it has not switched billing models.
RACGP budget wish list urges aged care reforms Funding for a Tasmanian pharmacy prescribing pilot must be redirected to embed pharmacists into aged care, the college says.
Victorian pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pill The Premier says the expansion will save patients the ‘hassle’ of booking a GP appointment, but the RACGP has slammed the move.