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
Nurse prescribing training scheduled for 2026
A recently implemented standard paves the way for nurses to prescribe in partnership with an authorised health practitioner.
29 Sep 2025
GPs get new collaborative platform for breastfeeding care
To strengthen GP education, advocacy, research, and patient care, the RACGP has launched a dedicated breastfeeding and lactation medicine group.
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
New oral contraceptive made available through the PBS
Among the newly listed medications are estetrol with drospirenone and a therapy for metastatic breast cancer.
26 Sep 2025
How to protect yourself in the online space
As social media and online reviews play a growing role in decision-making, Dr Rob Hosking explores strategies for GPs to engage safely online.
26 Sep 2025
What role do general practitioners play in integrative medicine?
This growing field centres on meeting patients where they are, offering a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
26 Sep 2025
Study identifies strategies to improve childhood vaccination uptake
New findings stress coordinated action to boost childhood vaccination coverage in Australia
25 Sep 2025
In Practice: Updates on recognition for rural generalists
RACGP Rural is hosting an information session detailing what the landmark announcement means for members.
25 Sep 2025
Lecanemab gains TGA approval for Alzheimer’s treatment in Australia
The drug, marketed as LEQEMBI, has now been approved by the TGA after being initially rejected last year.
