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AI-generated health content sparks concern
Growing concerns among health professionals about the impact of online medical misinformation, new report highlights Health professionals are increasingly worried about medical misinformation in their communities, according to new data …
RACGP names president-elect
Critic of pharmacist prescribing endorsement wins race to lead RACGP Western Australian GP, Dr Ramya Raman, will take the helm at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in …
Call to PBS list weight loss jabs
Manufacturers of GLP-1 RAs such as semaglutide are being urged to invest in listing the medications on the PBS to treat obesity The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is …
Withdrawal a ‘very rare’ reaction, argues college
Topical corticosteroids are safe and effective, urge leading dermatology and eczema organisations in response to recent media reports about topical steroid withdrawal ABC News Breakfast reported on topical steroid withdrawal …
Strategic alliance urges MPs to pass vaping reforms
Pharmacy and medical organisations are allying with the federal government in war on vaping Health professional bodies are calling on all federal politicians to back legislation banning the sale, supply, …
RACGP voices opposition to pharmacist-initiated antivirals
RACGP president questions pharmacists’ motivation in wanting rights to prescribe Covid-19 antivirals Steps to ensure “there are no perverse incentives for prescribing” need to be taken before pharmacists could be allowed …
‘Homework’s done’, it’s time to expand scope: Twomey
Expanding allied health professionals’ scope of practice will deliver taxpayer savings while improving outcomes for patients, Guild says Australia needs to “unleash” the skills of its healthcare practitioners to boost …
Pharmacy the solution to GP shortage
Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice is the key to improving access to affordable healthcare in Australia, Guild leader claims Ongoing structural problems in Australia’s general practice sector can be alleviated …
‘Vexatious’ complaint against Higgins dropped
RACGP president handed AHPRA notification over private 60-day dispensing Facebook post Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) president, Dr Nicole Higgins claims a complaint lodged with regulators over …
GPs still say ‘no’ to independent prescribing
RAGCP reiterates opposition to the introduction of autonomous prescribing in community pharmacy in submission to the Australian Pharmacy Council Enabling community pharmacists to independently prescribe would create “perverse risks of …
Week in review
Pharmacists’ scope of practice and the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP) World Congress topped the agenda over the last seven days Phase two of the NSW pharmacy trial was launched on …
Too soon for pilot expansion: RACGP
GPs flag concerns with Queensland’s scope of practice pilot decision Moves to expand the North Queensland Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot (NQPSPP) to all pharmacists throughout the state are premature, …