08 Oct 2026
Medical abortion access grows after prescribing rules changed
More pharmacies across Australia began stocking medical abortion medicines after prescribing rules were eased in 2023, with the biggest gains seen in areas where access had previously been limited.
08 Oct 2026
Victorian pharmacists expand access to menopause hormone therapy
Women in Victoria can now receive a one-month resupply of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) from participating pharmacies, under an expanded state pharmacy program. The change has raised concerns from a Victorian GP about whether easier access could affect ongoing patient care.
07 Oct 2026
Why pollen levels may not predict hay fever symptoms
A new Australian study suggests that the same pollen conditions can affect people in very different ways, making individual symptom patterns important during hay fever season.
07 Oct 2026
Women report higher pain levels across all body areas studied
Women report pain more often than men across different parts of the body, with the biggest increases in pain occurring before the age of 55, according to a large international study.
07 Oct 2026
Hidden GLP-1 use prompts fresh warning before surgery
GPs are encouraging patients to be open about GLP-1 medicines and unapproved peptides before surgery, after anaesthetists warned that these substances can increase the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during anaesthesia.
07 Oct 2026
More than 1.9 million Australians regularly use five or more medicines
A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report has highlighted the growing scale of polypharmacy, with 7% of Australians regularly receiving five or more medicines in 2025.
06 Oct 2026
Questions raised over telehealth care for Australian veterans
Concerns have been raised about some veterans’ telehealth providers after an ABC Four Corners investigation reported that some businesses may be putting commercial interests ahead of veterans’ health and their relationships with regular GPs.
06 Oct 2026
New funding supports research across Australian general practice
Research into some of the biggest challenges facing general practice will receive more than $654,000 in funding from the RACGP Foundation this year.
06 Oct 2026
RACGP wants GPs included in new NDIS assessment process
The RACGP is calling for GPs to have a clearer and more formal role in the assessment of people applying for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
05 Oct 2026
Qdenga now available in Australia for dengue protection
Australia now has access to the dengue vaccine Qdenga, with GPs able to order it for their practices. ATAGI has issued new advice on who may benefit from vaccination, particularly Australians travelling to areas where dengue is common.