10 Jun 2026
TGA Makes Illegal Peptides a 2026 Compliance Priority Amid Safety Concerns
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced that illegal and unapproved peptides will be a key compliance focus for 2026, as concerns grow about their increasing use and potential health risks in Australia.
10 Jun 2026
RACGP Calls for Better Care Coordination for Rural Cervical Cancer Patients
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says stronger care coordination is needed for cervical cancer patients living in rural and remote Australia, especially as HPV vaccination rates continue to fall.
10 Jun 2026
Older Australians Showing Strong Interest in Free RSV Vaccine
Many older Australians are planning to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following the introduction of a free vaccine through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
09 Jun 2026
Black Triangle Medicine Safety Symbol Struggles to Raise Awareness, Study Finds
A new Australian study has found that many patients and healthcare professionals are unaware of the Black Triangle symbol used on some medicines, raising questions about how effective the program is in encouraging the reporting of side effects.
09 Jun 2026
FluMist Use in Children Under Two Under Scrutiny After TGA Alert
Health authorities in Australia have issued a warning after reports that the FluMist nasal flu vaccine was given to children under two years old, despite not being approved for this age group.
09 Jun 2026
Early Egg Introduction May Help Reduce Food Allergies in Children
A new Australian study suggests that giving eggs to babies earlier in life may help lower the risk of developing egg allergies.
09 Jun 2026
RACGP Rejects Report Claiming Pharmacy Prescribing Will Reduce GP Pressure
Australia’s main GP organisation has pushed back against a new report that says expanding pharmacist prescribing could reduce costs and ease pressure on general practice, arguing the findings do not reflect coordinated patient care.
09 Jun 2026
Supporting Child Development Concerns in General Practice
Concerns raised by childcare centres and preschools can be a helpful addition to developmental assessments in general practice.
08 Jun 2026
GPs recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for community service
More than a dozen general practitioners have been honoured in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service to the community.
08 Jun 2026
Monthly Zoladex implant to be withdrawn from Australian market
A monthly low-dose Zoladex implant will be removed from the Australian market from 1 November, according to AstraZeneca.