13 Jul 2023
Information on shortages of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens
The TGA has advised of a shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens and has created an SSSI to help manage the shortage.
06 Jul 2023
Invest in regional training to address workforce shortages
The AMA has called for a greater focus on creating training places in regional areas to address widespread medical workforce shortages in rural Australia.
06 Jul 2023
Committee tackles issues facing medical practice
AMA representatives discussed a range of issues at the AMA’s Medical Practice Committee meeting, which had a very special guest appearance.
06 Jul 2023
AMA working to get 60-day dispensing over the line
The AMA has been engaging extensively with senators and MPs to help lock in the federal government’s 60-day dispensing policy, while countering a scare campaign in the media.
29 Jun 2023
Urgent rethink on funding needed to address hospital crisis
Reintroducing performance-improvement funding is one measure needed to reverse the worrying trend of declining public hospital performance, according to a new AMA report.
29 Jun 2023
A step closer to protecting our kids from online gambling ads
The recommendation to ban all advertising of online gambling products follows AMA submission and AMA President’s appearance at parliamentary inquiry.
29 Jun 2023
Protect yourself, your family by getting a vaccination
The AMA says an early surge in influenza cases and other respiratory illnesses risks placing strains on healthcare workers and overwhelming hospitals, and urges people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families.
29 Jun 2023
AMA attends RACP child health roundtable
Important issues affecting the health of children in care and protection services were discussed at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ roundtable.
29 Jun 2023
AMA support for LGBTQIA+ patients
At the end of Pride Month, the AMA has re-stated its support for the LGBTQIA+ community and the medical professionals who provide care for them.
22 Jun 2023
60-day dispensing is good for patients and it’s time to make it work
The AMA says 60-day dispensing is a key health policy that will halve medicine costs for many poorer Australians; improving access and helping patients who “fall off” their regular medicines.
