22 May 2024
CHF welcomes replica Ozempic compounding ban but consumers can't be left worse off
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes the Federal Government's ban on compounding replica Ozempic medication but warns consumers who do legitimately need it can't be left worse off when the ban starts in October.
22 May 2024
What patients say uplifts their primary health experience
SPONSORED: A new CommBank report has shed a light on changing patient behaviours and how this can impact GPs.
22 May 2024
New tool to help parents and health professionals with ‘unfathomably difficult’ paediatric palliative care decisions
Navigating end-of-life care for a child or young person is unfathomably difficult. It is an emotionally challenging journey marked by difficult decisions – the location of where that care takes place is one of the biggest considerations.
22 May 2024
‘Milestone’ step for national HIV response
Australia has formally endorsed recognition of an undetectable viral load in people with HIV, a move hoped to further reduce transmission and stigma.
22 May 2024
Consultation for the Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 now open
We invite interested stakeholders to participate in the review.
22 May 2024
RACGP welcomes Victoria payroll tax progress
The State Government has committed to providing retrospective payroll tax relief to GPs in a move the college says will keep practices open.
22 May 2024
Ambulance Service Structural Review
Ambulance services are critical to ensuring Territorians can access high quality emergency, pre-hospital care and medical transport in a timely manner.
22 May 2024
Updated Allergic Rhinitis Treatments Chart
The National Asthma Council has updated its guide to the main intranasal treatment options for allergic rhinitis available in Australia, as of May 2024.
22 May 2024
Increasing access to palliative care medicines in South Western Sydney
In recognition of Palliative Care Week, South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is highlighting the Core Palliative Care Medicines map which helps patients and caregivers quickly locate pharmacies committed to stocking core palliative care medicines.
21 May 2024
Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) utilisation analysis of medicines for type 2 diabetes
Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) utilisation analysis of medicines for type 2 diabetes