15 May 2023
FP 50 decision reversed
GPs will once again be able to initiate PBS prescriptions for a commonly used paediatric asthma medication, following a strong advocacy campaign.
15 May 2023
BCNA Welcomes Investment in Health Workforce to Support those with Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) – Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation – welcomes the Federal Government’s investment into improving access to multidisciplinary allied and supportive care, announced in this week’s Federal Budget.
15 May 2023
Insights into the Medical Research Future Fund Coronavirus Research Response
Read about the research, researchers and institutions funded under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Coronavirus Research Response.
15 May 2023
Meningococcal case 15 May 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 21-year-old male from rural South Australia. The patient has been admitted to hospital and is in a critical condition.
15 May 2023
Public protection in focus in latest reforms
Public protection is at the forefront in latest round of reforms to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
15 May 2023
Confusion over UTI pharmacy prescribing ethics approval
The NSW pharmacy prescribing trial is still yet to be registered with ANZCTR, despite its first phase having already begun.
15 May 2023
Law needs to recognise ‘vital’ rural GP-Surgeons: RACGP
The college has said it is ‘unable to support’ legislation that aims to protect the use of the title ‘surgeon’ in its current form.
14 May 2023
Substitution allowed to address shortage of phenoxymethylpenicillin
To help manage the shortage of the antibiotic phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V), we have made a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI).
12 May 2023
Consider a career in mental health
The mental health field is growing rapidly, with many career paths and educational opportunities. Learn about how to get involved and become qualified to start, or diversify your career in mental health.
12 May 2023
Outcome in relation to fluticasone propionate – PBAC May 2023 Intracycle meeting
Outcome in relation to fluticasone propionate – PBAC May 2023 Intracycle meeting