22 Dec 2024
Public Health alert lifted for most of Derwent River
** Updated 22 December 2024 ** The Public Health alert advising against swimming in the River Derwent, issued on Thursday 19 December, has been lifted for all locations except the western end of Bellerive Beach.
20 Dec 2024
Recall reforms update and new procedure
The TGA is providing sponsors with advance notice of the final package of the recall reforms which will be implemented in early March 2025.
20 Dec 2024
Recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) – November 2024
Recommendations made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) – November 2024
20 Dec 2024
Shortages of hormone replace therapy (HRT) patches: PBS subsidy and substitution of Estradot, Estraderm MX and overseas alternatives
Shortages of hormone replace therapy (HRT) patches: PBS subsidy and substitution of Estradot, Estraderm MX and overseas alternatives
20 Dec 2024
Utilisation analysis of heart failure medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Shortages of hormone replace therapy (HRT) patches: PBS subsidy and substitution of Estradot, Estraderm MX and overseas alternatives
20 Dec 2024
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications List now available
The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) List will help Support at Home providers understand the products, equipment and home modifications that older people can access through the AT-HM Scheme
20 Dec 2024
Measles alert for Inner Sydney
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in Inner Sydney.
20 Dec 2024
Pharmacist Capability and Assessment Framework to be developed
The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) will fund the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) to develop a Pharmacist Capability Framework and a corresponding Assessment Framework, alongside the next iteration of the Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs.
20 Dec 2024
Over 600 sports available to participate in: strive to be active in 2025
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Ausplay data identifies that Australians participate in over 600 sports and physical activities nationwide