18 Jun 2026
Government Revises Medicare Consent Rules Following GP Concerns
The Federal Government has updated upcoming Medicare assignment of benefit rules after concerns from GPs that the changes could increase administrative burdens and affect care for vulnerable patients, particularly those living in aged care facilities.
18 Jun 2026
Health Leaders Call for Caution Over Pharmacist Prescribing Proposal
A coalition of Australia’s leading healthcare organisations has called on policymakers to prioritise patient safety as they consider a proposal that would allow pharmacists to prescribe Schedule 8 medicines.
17 Jun 2026
Dementia Prevention Program Expands Across Australia
One of the world’s most successful dementia prevention studies is set to expand across Australia, with GPs expected to play a key role in helping identify and support people at risk.
17 Jun 2026
Study Explores Whether Eggs Can Help Ease Perimenopause Symptoms
New Australian research is examining whether adding eggs to the daily diet could help support women during perimenopause, particularly when it comes to sleep and overall symptom management.
17 Jun 2026
Overdose Deaths Hit Record High as Experts Urge Greater Support for Patients
Australia recorded its highest number of drug-induced deaths in 2024, with new figures showing more than 2,500 people lost their lives due to overdoses and other drug-related causes.
16 Jun 2026
A Professional Peak: Inside the Role of a Fellowship Exam Examiner
A GP examiner for the RACGP Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) says helping guide future specialists through their final training is one of the most rewarding parts of his career.
16 Jun 2026
Patients Say GLP-1 Medicines Work Best Alongside Lifestyle Changes
A new study has found that people using GLP-1 medicines for weight loss view them as a helpful tool rather than a complete solution.
16 Jun 2026
Medication Advice Phone Line to Close in Australia
A national phone service that helps Australians with medicine-related questions will shut down on 30 July 2026, with no replacement planned.
15 Jun 2026
Rural health summit inspires future doctors to consider country medicine careers
Nearly 200 medical students have been encouraged to consider careers in rural medicine after taking part in a Rural Health Summit supported by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
15 Jun 2026
Victorian GPs invited to apply for ADHD training as role expands
Expressions of interest have opened for Victorian GPs to undertake new RACGP training that will allow them to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).