14 Jul 2023

Recommendations made out-of-session by the PBAC March 2023 and July 2023 meetings – Update to outcome for MS-2 Step®

Recommendations made out-of-session by the PBAC March 2023 and July 2023 meetings – Update to outcome for MS-2 Step®

14 Jul 2023

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) – March 2023 meeting

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) – March 2023 meeting

14 Jul 2023

COVID-19 update 14 July 2023

COVID Cases in SA There have been 802 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

14 Jul 2023

Regional town set to benefit from supervision program

Another rural area in dire need of GPs is set to welcome a registrar under the RACGP’s remote supervision program.

13 Jul 2023

Message to pregnant women: it’s ‘not too late to vaccinate’

A webinar this week saw stakeholders come together to discuss the importance of pregnant mothers receiving free vaccinations against influenza.

13 Jul 2023

AMA backs easing of MS-2 Step restrictions with an eye to patient safety

The AMA supports the easing of restrictions for pregnant women seeking a doctor to prescribe MS-2 Step, saying it will improve access to reproductive healthcare services while calling for a continuing focus on patient safety.

13 Jul 2023

AMA calls for action on oral health inequities

The AMA is calling for national action to improve oral health care access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

13 Jul 2023

Information on shortages of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens

The TGA has advised of a shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens and has created an SSSI to help manage the shortage.

13 Jul 2023

How should GPs discuss weight with their patients?

A high-profile body image advocate wants doctors to stop raising the issue, but clinicians say there are ways to sensitively approach the topic.

13 Jul 2023

RACGP backs Voice to Parliament

The constitutional change would help drive changes to improve outcomes for Indigenous people and address health system inequity, the college says.