14 Apr 2023
Controversial pharmacy income deal under assessment
An agreement that guarantees pharmacies’ income for prescriptions is being reviewed for its ‘fitness for purpose’.
14 Apr 2023
How regional practices are responding to the sector’s top challenges
SPONSORED: Research suggests financial sustainability and workforce shortages are disproportionately impacting rural and remote clinics.
14 Apr 2023
Another COVID winter is coming. Is this the calm before another peak?
With winter looming, it’s worth taking stock of where we are with COVID and what we might expect, writes Professor Catherine Bennett.
14 Apr 2023
First Mpox (monkeypox) test kit approved for Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the first commercially supplied test kit for the detection of Mpox (monkeypox) virus. Monkeypox Virus RT-PCR Diagnostic Kit (NAT-17) is manufactured in Australia, by HA Tech Pty Ltd.
13 Apr 2023
Reminder to stay up to date with Tetanus vaccinations following recent cases in NSW
NSW Health is urging people to make sure they are up to date with their tetanus vaccinations after three cases in NSW, including one death.
13 Apr 2023
Volunteers in aged care consultation open
We are seeking feedback from aged care volunteers, volunteer managers, and aged care providers to shape the future of aged care volunteering
13 Apr 2023
GOLD 2023 COPD update
A new webinar will outline the recently updated guidelines and how they are set to impact clinical practice
13 Apr 2023
You deserve more campaign launches
The AMA has launched a campaign, You deserve more, highlighting the risks of patients being treated by pharmacists in go-it-alone prescribing models.
13 Apr 2023
Launch of national approach to Doctor health and wellbeing
For the first time leaders across national healthcare bodies and the medical sector meet to tackle doctor suicide, health and wellbeing in a co-ordinated approach.
13 Apr 2023
Is moderate exercise for statin users safe?
According to new research, the commonly prescribed drug does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue for people doing moderate exercise.