15 Feb 2023
Crackdown on ‘unsafe’ online prescribing underway
The Medical Board of Australia has already imposed restrictions on some individuals against issuing prescriptions through telehealth.
15 Feb 2023
New alert for scam door knockers
It's recently come to our attention people claiming to represent Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) are knocking on doors in Queensland and the ACT and asking for donations.
15 Feb 2023
Limited Ozempic supplies to commence distribution in Australia (TGA)
Limited supplies of Ozempic (semaglutide) have now commenced distribution in Australia. From late next week there will be limited quantities of Ozempic, which is indicated for certain patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus available at some (but not all) community pharmacies.
14 Feb 2023
Protecting Older Australians – COVID-19 Update 14 February 2023
In this issue: Message from the Ministers to Aged Care Providers, ATAGI advice on 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster, Webinar – aged care COVID-19 update and more.
14 Feb 2023
New SA Covid-Ready modelling
New SA Covid-Ready modelling (PDF 975KB) has been provided to SA Health from the University of Adelaide’s School of Mathematical Sciences. The model was updated on 7 February 2023, being calibrated against our reported case numbers and hospital admission data
14 Feb 2023
Blueprint to improve public safety in health regulation
Australia’s health practitioner regulator has outlined a blueprint to better protect patients from sexual misconduct in healthcare, as well as a range of broader reforms to keep patients safe
14 Feb 2023
AHPRA proposes changes to health practitioner regulation
The planned reforms would increase the decision making role of community members on practitioner misconduct committees.
14 Feb 2023
Flying doctors suggest rural health fixes
RFDS report shows stark lack of rural health access, with the commonest emergency presentation being one that primary care could help prevent.
13 Feb 2023
GPs back renewed push for extended dispensing rules
It has been nearly five years since the PBAC recommended increasing maximum dispensed quantities of prescriptions.
13 Feb 2023
Call for new CDC to fast-track disease prevention strategies
Thinktank says plans for a Centre for Disease Control should have an emphasis on preventing chronic conditions, a view echoed by the college.