07 Mar 2024

Is menopause being over-medicalised?

The authors of a landmark investigation are demanding a new approach, but outside experts warned against shifting too far from established treatments.

06 Mar 2024

IWD: Overcoming barriers for future generations

The NT’s first Aboriginal pharmacist is now a GP, single mum, and leading advocate for gender equality in the medical profession.

06 Mar 2024

Treasurer meeting yields payroll tax progress

The Victorian Government has agreed to provide further clarity and support to GPs, following a meeting between the RACGP and Tim Pallas.

05 Mar 2024

IWD – ‘You can succeed based on your own terms’

RACGP leaders, past and present, will speak about the need for change as part of the college’s International Women’s Day Victoria event.

05 Mar 2024

State Government unveils ‘GP Guarantee’ plan

An election promise to wipe the HECS debt of up to 40 GPs, provided they work in regional Tasmania, has been welcomed by the RACGP.

05 Mar 2024

Pharmacy diabetes trial creating ‘serious concerns’

The RACGP has slammed a plan to screen for the disease in pharmacies, saying it could fragment care and put vulnerable patients at risk.

05 Mar 2024

"Rapidly changing evidence sparks need for ‘living’ guidelines"

The RACGP has requested Federal Government support to establish clinical resources that incorporate new information as it comes to hand.

04 Mar 2024

IWD: ‘Let’s accelerate gender equality’

At an upcoming event, the RACGP’s SA Chair will join a discussion on the obstacles women must overcome when achieving success.

04 Mar 2024

Pharmacy raided in Ozempic crackdown

A large quantity of semaglutide was seized from a Melbourne chemist as part of a TGA probe into alleged manufacturing of copycat drugs.

04 Mar 2024

Nearly 100 medicines added to 60-day dispensing list

Treatments for diabetes, epilepsy, breast cancer, and menopause are among those now eligible for a longer prescription.