Patients’ hidden GLP-1 use sparks surgery safety warning As anaesthetists raise concerns about surgical risks linked to GLP-1s, GPs say open conversations about medication use are more important than ever.
AHPRA launches new guidance in peptide prescribing crackdown Amid warnings that ‘reckless’ prescribing jeopardises clinicians’ right to practise, it’s released practical guidance and case studies for prescribing off-label and unapproved medicines.
Study examines folic acid dose and bleeding risk in pregnancy A GP expert says it highlights the importance of reviewing all supplements taken during pregnancy, while echoing a call for more research.
GPs’ red tape warning over proposed ‘bill shock’ reforms The RACGP warns of growing regulatory burdens for doctors if the Government moves ahead with several plans to address fee transparency concerns.
Eli Lilly CEO ‘definitely wants Mounjaro to be listed on the PBS’ Despite walking away from the deal earlier this year and price negotiations stalling, the drug’s manufacturer confirmed its intentions.
PBAC to assess tougher GLP-1 prescribing restrictions As PBS prescriptions surge, it will review whether the 2024 authority change has been effective in limiting GLP-1 use to its recommended population.
GPs lose PBS adrenaline prescribing exemption Doctors have been left fearing for their patients’ safety following the surprise removal of the exemption for some GPs to initiate anaphylaxis medication.
‘Lifesaver’ opioid disorder treatment pulled from Australia Sublocade, used to treat people with opioid use disorder, will be removed from the PBS and all Australian shelves at the end of 2026 for commercial reasons.
1 July MBS changes impacting general practice From assignment of benefit to indexation and new MBS items – what do incoming changes mean for GPs? newsGP provides a detailed summary.
‘Market distorting’: Government-backed clinics open in ACT The RACGP remains ‘deeply concerned’ as two of three new fully bulk-billing general practices, backed by Federal funding, open their doors to patients this week.