RACGP
Ban CM brands from making unfounded claims: doctors
The RACGP has added its voice to calls to block proposed legislation that would allow complementary medicines to make non-evidence-based claims The proposed legislation would permit “dangerous and misleading” claims …
Pharmacy just a ‘street shop’, says GP
It’s “like Groundhog Day” says one pharmacist, as a prominent doctor attacks pharmacy over professional services Over the weekend, the Daily Telegraph published an article titled, What’s up Doc? Try these …
Barriers to seeking help to come down
PSA president Shane Jackson has welcomed the unanimous agreement by the health ministers to change mandatory reporting requirements At Friday’s COAG Health Council meeting, the state and territory health ministers …
48-hour medicinal cannabis access will help: doctors
The Turnbull Government’s proposal to allow easier access to medicinal cannabis products will improve Australian patients’ quality of life, says the RACGP RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel said the proposed …
Non-GP vaccinators accused of increasing flu risk
The RACGP has criticised flu vaccine providers who are encouraging patients to be vaccinated now The group’s president, Dr Bastian Seidel, says is concerned that “some influenza vaccine providers” are …
RACGP frustrated on cannabis
The RACGP has called for an end to what it calls “the highly bureaucratic, time-consuming and expensive process for prescribing medicinal cannabis products” RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel says a …
TV team labelled ‘irresponsible’ over medical checks
Channel Seven’s Sunrise team have come under fire for sensationalising cancer and promoting medical checks which may not be necessary Sunrise marketed the “Special event” segments as “the difference between …
Codeine conversation highlights opioid trouble
The Pharmacy Guild’s advocacy has shone a light on the extent of codeine misuse, says AMA chief Doctor groups today welcomed the upschedule of low-dose codeine, with AMA president Dr …
No more opioids for chronic pain
Doctors at GP conference call for move away from “ineffective and unsafe” opioids to more active forms of pain treatment As the RACGP conference kicks off this week, a pre-conference …
Guild commercial interest risking patients: Kruys
A high-profile GP has accused the Guild of being a “disruptive factor in healthcare” over the codeine debate RACGP Queensland chair Dr Edwin Kruys has written on his Doctor’s Bag …
Anti-vax GP suspended
Melbourne GP Dr John Piesse has been officially suspended while enquiries into his practice continue, says AHPRA Two weeks ago, Dr Piesse was reported to have agreed to an undertaking …
The week in review
It’s been a high-stakes week in pharmacy, with the lid lifted on pharmacist stress As pharmacies in the US battle to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey, it appears that …