01 Oct 2024

Tasmanian vaping laws to remain in place despite national changes

Vaping laws coming into effect from today in some other parts of Australia will not apply in Tasmania, the Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch, has confirmed.

01 Oct 2024

‘Medicare discriminates’: RACGP advocates for women’s health

The college has given a national committee its feedback on how to tackle discrimination against women in healthcare and reduce inequity in Medicare.

01 Oct 2024

New vaping cessation GP guidelines revealed

The much-anticipated RACGP guide for healthcare professionals is now live, as vaping rates soar and new laws allow adults to buy vapes from pharmacies.

01 Oct 2024

Psychiatric prescriptions for children skyrocket

Some prescriptions have tripled in the past decade as a mental health crisis grips Australia’s youth, but are GPs getting the treatment options right?

01 Oct 2024

Behind the Build with Michelle Havell

Meet Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Clinical Lead for the new Coomera Hospital Michelle Havell. At just 26, Michelle became the youngest Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) within Gold Coast Health at the time.

01 Oct 2024

PBS Website Update - 1 October 2024

PBS Website Update - 1 October 2024

01 Oct 2024

Error in Brand Price Premiums for Sevikar 20/5 and Sevikar 40/10 in the 1 October 2024 Schedule

Error in Brand Price Premiums for Sevikar 20/5 and Sevikar 40/10 in the 1 October 2024 Schedule

01 Oct 2024

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) - May 2024

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) - May 2024

01 Oct 2024

1 October 2024 designated brand list – minimum stockholding requirements

1 October 2024 designated brand list – minimum stockholding requirements

01 Oct 2024

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme – Clarity on Price Disclosure Reduction Thresholds and Designated Brands

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme – Clarity on Price Disclosure Reduction Thresholds and Designated Brands