10 Nov 2023
Common STIs surge among young people
Australia has seen a post-pandemic rise in gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections, with people aged 15–29 making up the majority of cases.
10 Nov 2023
Ventolin nebules shortage flagged
A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.
10 Nov 2023
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA ALERT – NORTH EAST VICTORIA
Asthma Australia is urging people with asthma or hay fever to be vigilant with an Epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma forecast for HIGH, Saturday 11 November.
10 Nov 2023
Updates to the HTA Review: Consultation 1 report published
Updates to the HTA Review: Consultation 1 report published
10 Nov 2023
COVID-19 update 10 November 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 2,493 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. As of 11:59pm Tuesday 7 November, there were 33 people with COVID-19 in hospital.
09 Nov 2023
Enhertu approved for PBS for those with HER2 metastatic breast cancer
BCNA welcomes the listing of Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for those with metastatic breast cancer
09 Nov 2023
Get your additional Medicare provider number and prescriber number online
Some health professionals can apply online for their additional Medicare provider number and prescriber number.
09 Nov 2023
Electronic prescriptions no longer available via MediSecure
The Department of Health and Aged Care has informed prescribers that from 15 November e-prescriptions will no longer be possible via MediSecure.
09 Nov 2023
Prescribers invited to shape Active Ingredient Prescribing Program
AMA members are asked to participate in a survey for the Department of Health.
09 Nov 2023
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications in People Living with Dementia – supporting materials released
This week the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety of the Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences released,