Endorsed registered nurses to prescribe PBS medicines The decision follows ‘long consultation and proper consideration’, with the PBAC now considering which medicines will be available.
Renewed push for overhaul of GP funding model The Grattan Institute has reignited calls for funding reform, saying a reliance on a fee-for-service model is no longer suited to modern primary care.
GPs urged to be on alert as H5 bird flu spreads Despite its risk to human health being low, the RACGP says the outbreak must be ‘on GPs’ radar’ as it spreads across the country.
Free meningococcal B vaccines for Tassie infants GPs can now offer the vaccinations to children aged six weeks to two years, as well as a catch-up for those born from 1 July 2025.
Eligible GPs to receive patient rebate for ADHD care The funding will allow select NSW clinics to provide subsidised ADHD assessments and follow-ups for up to 2500 patients aged six and older.
‘Very worrying’: Study sounds alarm on GLP-1 misuse US research found one-third of surveyed eating disorder patients had used the drugs, prompting Australian GPs to warn that missed screening could cause harm.
SafeScript prompts ‘sustained decline’ in multiple prescribers A study has found use of the monitoring program led to a 15% drop in patients seeing several prescribers.
Illegal peptide warnings intensify amid acute liver toxicity Six Victorian cases have been linked to the unapproved drugs, as Australia’s CMO sounds the alarm on the escalating health threat.
EOIs open for Victorian GPs’ ADHD training The RACGP’s training will begin in September, with qualified GPs able to diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for the disorder.
In Practice: Practical strategies for ADHD navigation A webinar will explore how GPs can use collaborative goal setting to help families experiencing behaviour challenges.