01 Aug 2023

RACGP pledges to simplify IMG processes

Significant changes could be on the way for international medical graduate recruitment, with the final version of the Kruk report due shortly.

01 Aug 2023

International Harmonisation of Ingredient Names (IHIN) - changes to the PBS Schedule effective 1 August 2023

The PBS Schedule has been updated in the 1 August 2023 Schedule to show sole ingredient names for those PBS‑listed medicines for which dual-labelling requirements ceased on 30 April 2023.

01 Aug 2023

PBS subsidy arrangements for cefalexin SSSI

PBS subsidy arrangements for cefalexin SSSI

01 Aug 2023

PBS Website Update - 1 August 2023

The Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits was updated on 1 August 2023. New, Amended and Deleted items can be found on the Summary of Changes page.

01 Aug 2023

Vitamin D deficiency: To test or not to test

What should GPs say to patients who request vitamin D tests that are not clinically indicated?

31 Jul 2023

Regulation ‘must keep pace’ with AI revolution: RACGP

While AI may help reduce the administrative burden for GPs significantly, a college submission has said regulatory concerns need addressing.

31 Jul 2023

AUSTRALIA’S NEW ASTHMA AGENDA: TOP 10 RESEARCH PRIORITIES

– Asthma Australia aims for meaningful change in everyday lives – Proudly launches Australia’s new and only National Asthma Research Agenda

31 Jul 2023

Fake psychologist fined after Ahpra prosecution

An Adelaide woman who falsely claimed she was a registered psychologist in two applications for employment was today fined after pleading guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court.

31 Jul 2023

NSW pharmacy prescribing trial expands

More than 1000 pharmacies are now able to assess UTI treatments, with details of the clinical trial linked to the project yet to be published.

31 Jul 2023

RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage

Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.