17 Mar 2023
The PBS has established subsidy arrangements for warfarin SSSI
PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals)
17 Mar 2023
Extended PBS access to ‘important’ insulin drug
The Government is urging patients with type 1 diabetes to obtain a GP prescription by 1 April to ensure ongoing access to Fiasp.
17 Mar 2023
GP resources to support neurodiversity care
An RACGP representative has said expanded resources will help raise greater awareness among GPs about neurodiverse conditions.
17 Mar 2023
Substitution instrument to address shortage of COUMADIN warfarin 5mg tablets
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published a statement about the shortage of several warfarin products due to manufacturing issues. Since then, the supply of several strengths has improved
17 Mar 2023
Pharmacists raise UTI prescribing concerns
A state union has flagged potential issues surrounding medical indemnity, overwork, and the separation of prescribing and dispensing.
16 Mar 2023
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth
To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.
16 Mar 2023
Broken Medicare indexation erodes affordable access to GPs
The AMA warns that inadequate Medicare indexation is short-changing patients and leading to falling bulk billing levels and says there is an urgent need to address affordable patient access.
16 Mar 2023
Medicare, DVA and PBS claims operational after hiccups this week
A message from Services Australia following the delays in processing Medicare, DVA and PBS claims earlier this week.
16 Mar 2023
Parenthood and medicine – A balancing act
Drs4Drs have a message of advice and support for those who are or will be balancing medicine with being a parent.