30 Apr 2026
GPs retain right to prescribe eye drops after PBAC U-turn
General practitioners will continue to prescribe preservative-free eye drops after a proposed restriction was withdrawn by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).
30 Apr 2026
Australia clears trachoma as public health concern
Australia has been officially recognised as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem by the World Health Organization (WHO).
30 Apr 2026
RACGP WA pushes for better after-hours GP services ahead of State Budget
RACGP WA is calling for stronger support for after-hours general practice services in its submission ahead of the upcoming State Budget in May.
29 Apr 2026
Variation in Bowel Cancer Checks in GP Clinics
A new study has found that there is a wide difference in how general practices in Australia investigate symptoms that could be linked to bowel (colorectal) cancer.
29 Apr 2026
RACGP Calls for GPs to Be Central in NDIS Reform
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for GPs to be formally included in National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation, as the Federal Government reviews major changes to the program.
28 Apr 2026
Endometriosis Clinics Expand Nationwide
All 33 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics funded by the Federal Government are now open across Australia, with 11 new clinics recently launched.
28 Apr 2026
Diabetes Drug Access Dispute in Australia
A major diabetes medicine, tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro), will not be listed on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), despite a recommendation from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).
28 Apr 2026
60-Day Scripts Uptake Slow
Australia’s 60-day dispensing policy is seeing slower uptake than expected, with new analysis pointing to several barriers for both GPs and pharmacists.
28 Apr 2026
New Aged Care Funding Trial Opens in Australia
The Australian Government has opened applications for a new aged care funding trial called the Support at Home Pooled Funding Trial. The program will test a different way of funding in-home aged care services for older Australians.
28 Apr 2026
Australia’s 2026 Winter Vaccine Guide
Health authorities have released updated advice for 2026 on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to help Australians stay protected during the winter months.