01 Sep 2026
GPs can now prescribe hepatitis B and C medicines without accreditation
GPs across Australia can now start and manage hepatitis B treatment without completing a separate prescriber accreditation process, removing a barrier that could delay patient care.
31 Aug 2026
PBAC considers changes to PBS rules for two ADHD medicines
Australians may have easier access to two ADHD medicines if proposed changes to their Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings are supported.
31 Aug 2026
PBS expands access to Keytruda for more cancer patients
More Australians with advanced or high-risk cancers will be able to access pembrolizumab, sold as Keytruda, through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 September.
31 Aug 2026
Major trial finds statins may lower heart risks in healthy older adults
A large Australian clinical trial has found that statins may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in healthy people aged 70 and over. The findings could help shape future guidance on preventing heart disease in older adults.
28 Aug 2026
Government Asks GPs for Feedback on Urgent Care Centres
The Federal Government is seeking feedback from GPs about how urgent care clinics are affecting local health services as part of a review of the national UCC program.
28 Aug 2026
Government Lowers Annual GP Attendance Target
The Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has reduced its target for Australians receiving at least one Medicare-subsidised GP service each year, as more people use pharmacies, online clinics and other healthcare services.
28 Aug 2026
New Plan Aims to Make Abortion Care More Affordable Across Australia
A group of healthcare experts has proposed practical changes to make abortion care more affordable and easier to access, particularly for women facing financial, geographic or other barriers.
27 Aug 2026
Using Practice Data to Improve Early Detection of CKD
Practice-level data can help GPs identify gaps in chronic kidney disease screening and find patients who may be missing opportunities for earlier diagnosis and care.
26 Aug 2026
Tzield Not Recommended for PBS Listing in Australia
The PBAC has recommended against subsidising teplizumab on the PBS for now, despite evidence that the treatment can delay the progression of type 1 diabetes.
26 Aug 2026
RACGP Faculty Elections Open Opportunities for GP Advocacy
With nominations closing on 28 August, RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Michael Clements is encouraging GPs to consider joining Faculty Councils and contributing to the future of general practice.