01 Oct 2025
Spotlight on risks of unregulated GLP-1 use
The TGA’s safety alert and advertising crackdown highlight the need for GPs to support patients in navigating the often confusing area of weight-loss management.
01 Oct 2025
WA joins three other states in offering a needle-free flu vaccine.
The state government has embraced the FluMist vaccine, marking another step toward stronger flu protection for children.
30 Sep 2025
Nurse prescribing training scheduled for 2026
A recently implemented standard paves the way for nurses to prescribe in partnership with an authorised health practitioner.
30 Sep 2025
Support Network Established for ‘Often Misunderstood’ Health Conditions
Frontline GPs will play a key role in managing post-infection and energy-limiting conditions through the RACGP’s Specific Interests group.
30 Sep 2025
Drinking Artificially Sweetened Soft Drinks Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk
Australian research finds that even a single daily can of soft drink may significantly increase diabetes risk.
30 Sep 2025
TGA reports no safety issues with Vyvanse
Safety worries about the ADHD medication have been found to be baseless, according to the regulator.
30 Sep 2025
New digital maternity tool launched by Gold Coast Health, first in Australia
Gold Coast Health has introduced an innovative digital tool to provide personalised support for expecting and new mothers. The Maternity Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ) allows women to complete online health assessments at five points during pregnancy and up to six months after giving birth.
29 Sep 2025
TGA cautions consumers about online melatonin products
For the first time, the TGA is urging the use of prescription-only melatonin, after its tests found one imported product contained four times the listed amount.
29 Sep 2025
Capivasertib (Truqap) Now Accessible on PBS for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
The Australian Government has recently listed capivasertib (Truqap) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), providing an important new treatment option for people living with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
29 Sep 2025
New oral contraceptive made available through the PBS
Among the newly listed medications are estetrol with drospirenone and a therapy for metastatic breast cancer.