14 Sep 2026
New Victorian standard aims to improve care for women living with pain
A new Victorian health standard aims to ensure women, girls and gender diverse people are listened to, respected and involved in decisions about pain and treatment.
14 Sep 2026
Counterfeit peptide linked to serious oesophagus injury
A patient has been hospitalised after using a counterfeit peptide sold as retatrutide, with testing showing it contained a much higher amount of semaglutide instead.
14 Sep 2026
Proposed vitamin B6 limit could be cut to 14 mg
Australia’s recommended upper intake level for vitamin B6 supplements could fall sharply under a new proposal aimed at reducing the risk of nerve damage linked to excessive intake.
11 Sep 2026
Outdated technology could put general practices under pressure
General practices that do not keep up with digital technology could face higher costs, more administrative work and risks to patient care, according to Dr Rob Hosking.
11 Sep 2026
RACGP wants women’s health pharmacy trial judged on patient outcomes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for an independent review of the Federal Government’s women’s health pharmacy trial, saying its success should be measured by whether patients receive better care rather than simply counting prescriptions.
11 Sep 2026
Study highlights what female GPs need to thrive
A review of research from Australia and overseas has identified workplace and system changes that could help female GPs build fulfilling careers and reduce burnout and workforce exits.
11 Sep 2026
Free food and dining reviews offered to residential aged care homes
Residential aged care homes can apply for a free onsite review of their menus and mealtime services by an accredited practising dietitian. The program aims to help homes improve residents’ dining experiences and meet the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
11 Sep 2026
TGA considers tighter controls for 4-MBC in some sunscreens
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking public and stakeholder feedback on proposed additional safeguards for 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC), an active ingredient used in some sunscreens in Australia.
11 Sep 2026
Hearing Services Program updates service fees and requirements
The Australian Government has updated the Schedule of Service Items and Fees for the Hearing Services Program for 2026–27. The revised schedule includes updated fees, clearer service requirements and several changes for providers.
11 Sep 2026
AMH testing rises sharply among women in Australian general practice
Requests for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) testing in Australian general practice increased more than 13-fold between 2011 and 2021, new research has found.