10 May 2023
Lung Foundation Australia welcomes vital funding
Lung Foundation Australia says overall funding for lung health announced in the Federal Budget is further proof the Albanese Government is committed to tackling lung disease and improving the nation’s lung health.
10 May 2023
Reforming Opioid Dependence Treatment Access
Reforming Opioid Dependence Treatment Access
10 May 2023
Recommendations made out-of-session by the PBAC between March 2023 and July 2023 meetings
Recommendations made out-of-session by the PBAC between March 2023 and July 2023 meetings
10 May 2023
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 update 8 May 2023
In this issue, read about managing COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccination booster doses, influenza vaccinations, accessing COVID-19 PCR testing through Medicare, IPC Lead Nurse training grants, PPE winter deployment, and the ACCPA Winter preparedness webinar.
10 May 2023
Why 60-day dispensing concerns are overblown
Pharmacist-turned-GP Dr Mark Raines explains why he believes many of the measure’s criticisms are exaggerated.
10 May 2023
Federal Budget 2023–24: The detailed breakdown for GPs
The long-awaited Budget contained some unequivocally good news for general practice, following long-term RACGP advocacy.
10 May 2023
Shingrix to replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program
The news has been welcomed by the Immunisation Coalition, but there are also concerns about eligibility restrictions.
10 May 2023
Most antidepressants used for chronic pain lack evidence: Study
The effectiveness and safety of many drugs commonly prescribed for chronic pain is not known, a Cochrane Review has found.
09 May 2023
First RSV vaccine approved in US
The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
09 May 2023
Optometrist loses appeal to reduce disqualification period
An optometrist who tampered with over 400 glasses prescriptions has lost his bid to have his five-year disqualification set aside.