05 Apr 2024

Sydney home raided after Ozempic scam

The TGA is urging GPs ‘exercise deep caution’ after doctors were faxed ads promoting allegedly illegally compounded semaglutide.

05 Apr 2024

Webinar: Introduction to aged care cost collection

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is hosting two webinars in April 2024. The webinars will provide information about aged care cost collection and how your contribution will help shape the future of Australian aged care services.

05 Apr 2024

RACGP calls for basic work entitlements in Budget

The RACGP is pushing for Federal Government funding reform to increase basic work entitlements for GPs and subsidise training.

05 Apr 2024

Are antipsychotics safe to use during pregnancy?

Researchers found no connections between the drugs and neurodevelopmental disorders in ‘reassuring’ news for mums.

04 Apr 2024

‘Long overdue’: Aged Care Act delay worries GPs

Leaked documents have suggested incoming aged care reform could be delayed significantly, as GPs struggle with existing red tape.

04 Apr 2024

Renewed push to reverse ECG Medicare restrictions

‘Unnecessary’ changes instituted in 2020 have only served to reduce patients’ access to care – particularly in rural areas – GPs say.

04 Apr 2024

‘Absolutely tiny’ Federal obesity funding challenged

Questions have been raised about why no weight loss drugs are on the PBS, as research highlights the lack of funding for obesity prevention.

04 Apr 2024

Pharmacist cancelled for possessing prescription medication illegally and offering to supply drugs

A South Australian pharmacist has had his registration cancelled and is disqualified from applying for registration until November 2025 for unlawfully possessing prescription medication belonging to his employer and offering to supply drugs and prescription medication to associates.

04 Apr 2024

ACT GPs expand free abortion access

General practices have been supported to carry out medical terminations at no cost, with experts now calling on other states to follow suit.

04 Apr 2024

In Practice: Am I billing correctly?

An upcoming webinar will cover everything GPs need to know about the recently tripled Medicare bulk billing incentive payments.