National Pain Alliance launches With chronic pain impacting 20% of Australians, the group has called for it to be recognised as a national health priority.
The TGA wants to overhaul sunscreen labels. Will scrapping SPFs work? Many Australians have been left confused about how SPF testing works and what to trust. Is simplifying the labelling a good idea?
College embraces FluMist rollout in WA GPs around the state are starting the task of immunising children against the flu with the newly available vaccine.
NSW Government announces contraceptive pharmacy prescribing The RACGP has raised concerns about plans in NSW to allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives to women without seeing a GP.
‘Good asthma management’ crucial for GPs A Queensland study on children’s asthma hospitalisations highlights the importance of management plans in all climate zones, says an expert.
ATAGI warns of pertussis risk for older adults The advisory group has described vaccination rates among at-risk groups as ‘suboptimal’, saying the disease is ‘not only a disease of childhood’.
Quick-reference guide to support GP asthma care The suite of new resources will support GPs with the latest recommendations for asthma care.
Should telehealth be allowed for VAD consults? Researchers are calling for legal reforms to allow the change amid calls for improved remuneration and streamlined processes for GPs.
Milestone GP usage for eating disorder care tool Aiming to streamline care and support a multidisciplinary model, the tool is now used by 9% of the GP workforce.
TGA poised to move on herbal cold and flu ingredient An RACGP expert has welcomed a TGA proposal to remove Andrographis as a permitted ingredient in listed medicines.