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28 Aug 2024

Greater access to life-extending drug for people with metastatic breast cancer

In a significant decision set to benefit around 1,700 people each year, access to cancer drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) is being expanded from 1 September 2024.

28 Aug 2024

Patients sent spam emails in practice software breach

The Power Diary email breach has resulted in ‘nonsense’ phishing emails being sent to patients that appeared to come from their GP.

28 Aug 2024

GP advocates an ‘effective tool for change’

GPs from all walks of life are encouraged to join the RACGP’s Advocate Network, aimed at leading positive change for general practice.

28 Aug 2024

$660,000 in RACGP Foundation Grants awarded

General practice researchers from across Australia will share in the funding, with projects including diabetes, economics, and GP retirement.

28 Aug 2024

Medical practitioner cancelled for drug use and sexual misconduct

A South Australian tribunal has cancelled and disqualified a medical practitioner from applying for registration and from providing any health services for a total of four years.

28 Aug 2024

"Warning: High-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW"

NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation in NSW, found to contain a higher dose than is usually expected.

28 Aug 2024

Medicare Mental Health Centre announced for Campbelltown

People struggling with their mental health will soon have access to free, walk-in support, with the Australian Government’s announcement a new Medicare Mental Health Centre will be established in Campbelltown.

28 Aug 2024

New quality standards for MDMA and psilocybinez

Two new quality standards, one for MDMA and another for psilocybine, have been published. These standards each specify the minimum quality requirements for both the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and finished product.

28 Aug 2024

Major Sporting Events Legacy Framework now available

The Major Sporting Events Legacy Framework outlines why the Australian Government supports major sporting events in Australia. It also details how to gain funding support for these events in the future.