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.
28 Jul 2023
Gas phase-out lauded as ‘the right choice for health’
The Victorian Government has said gas connections will be banned in new homes from next year, with GPs endorsing the move.
28 Jul 2023
GPs as ‘advocates in an increasingly complex medical system’
A Canberra GP who cares for patients aged zero to 100 is recipient of the award for outstanding service to her community.
28 Jul 2023
Q&A with Professor Michael Kidd
Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer chats with newsGP about general practice, COVID-19 and the upcoming WONCA World Conference.
28 Jul 2023
New partnership starts in northwest Tasmania
Aboriginal health services in northwest Tasmania have welcomed their first doctor as part of a new placement program enabling doctors-in-training to work across the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) and Aboriginal Health Service (AHS).
28 Jul 2023
Talking Culture – a community-based ear and hearing health education initiative
Did you know that most ear infections in little ones start with a snotty nose? But don't worry, we've got an awesome resource that's tackling this issue head-on and promoting a healthier future for our kids!
28 Jul 2023
COVID-19 update 28 July 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 481 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
28 Jul 2023
NSW’s pharmacy trial expands statewide starting Monday
Thousands of women are set to benefit from timely access to assessment and treatment for urinary tract infections at almost 1,000 participating pharmacies across the state, starting Monday 31 July
28 Jul 2023
Update - Substitution of Budesonide + Formoterol listings
Important Information for Authorised Prescribers and Approved Pharmacists The 1 July 2023 PBS Schedule included approved changes to the listings of the form “budesonide 400 microgram/actuation + formoterol fumarate dihydrate12 microgram/actuation powder for inhalation”