01 Jul 2024
Update - 13485R - CALCIUM, calcium carbonate 1.25 g (calcium 500 mg) chewable tablet, 120 (Cal-500) – Prescriber code permissions
An error in the July 2024 PBS schedule has resulted in Nurse practitioners not being able to prescribe Calcium for stable patients suitable for the increased maximum dispensed quantity measure (maximum quantity of 4) item code 13485R. The error will be rectified 1 August 2024.
01 Jul 2024
Nearly 100 aged care facilities record COVID vax rates below 10%
With more than 450 active outbreaks at last count, experts say the ‘disappointingly low’ coverage is putting the already vulnerable at risk.
01 Jul 2024
Bowel cancer screening changes launch
Patients aged 45 and above are now able to receive a free kit in a bid to boost plummeting screening rates and increase early diagnoses.
01 Jul 2024
Multivitamins don’t help longevity: Study
The study found a 4% higher mortality risk for those on multivitamins after analysing nearly 400,000 study participants.
01 Jul 2024
Campaign delivers record low month in missed outpatient appointments
A record low in missed outpatient appointments across May shows a campaign to reduce the number of missed appointments is working.
01 Jul 2024
National Immunisation Program (NIP) Meningococcal ACWY changes from 1 July 2024
MenQuadfi® will be funded through the NIP for adolescents aged 14 to 19 years
01 Jul 2024
Changes to vaping in Australia from 1 July
From 1 July 2024, vapes can only be sold in Australia by pharmacies