29 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Review Asthma Treatment During Ventolin Nebule Shortage
GPs are being encouraged to review asthma management plans as a nationwide shortage of Ventolin nebules continues. Respiratory experts say the supply issue provides an opportunity to move more patients to treatments that better reflect current Australian asthma guidelines.
28 Jul 2026
PBAC to Review PBS Access for Triptorelin in Women’s Health
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will hold a special meeting on 30 July to consider expanding PBS access for triptorelin, following strong support from clinicians, patients and health organisations. The review could improve access to treatment for several women’s health conditions.
28 Jul 2026
Medical Board to Release New Guidance on Off-Label Prescribing
The Medical Board of Australia will soon publish new guidance to help doctors meet their professional responsibilities when prescribing medicines off-label. The move follows growing concerns about the rapid increase in the use of unapproved peptide products across Australia.
28 Jul 2026
RACGP Calls for Human Oversight in New GP Incentive Payment Laws
Australia's peak GP organisation is urging the Federal Government to strengthen new health legislation by adding stronger human oversight to decisions about practice incentive payments. While the RACGP supports the proposed reforms, it says important safeguards are needed before the legislation moves ahead.
27 Jul 2026
PM Questions Telehealth Expansion for Voluntary Assisted Dying
The future of telehealth for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) remains uncertain after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he does not support allowing VAD consultations by phone or video.
27 Jul 2026
PBAC to Review GLP-1 Prescribing Rules for Type 2 Diabetes
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will review whether tighter prescribing rules for GLP-1 medicines are achieving their intended purpose, following a continued rise in PBS prescriptions for these treatments. The review is scheduled for the PBAC meeting in November.
27 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Reflect on COPD Prescribing with New Personalised Reports
Australian GPs are being encouraged to review how they prescribe medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after receiving confidential prescribing reports from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
24 Jul 2026
Three GPs Compete to Become the Next RACGP President
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has announced the three candidates standing for its next Presidential election. Members will vote in August, with the successful candidate taking office in November for a two-year term.
24 Jul 2026
Social Media Behind Nearly Half of AHPRA Racism Complaints
Almost half of the racism and discrimination complaints received by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are linked to social media, prompting the regulator to update its guidance for health practitioners.
24 Jul 2026
PMOS May Raise Heart Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
A large international study has found that women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), may have up to four times the risk of developing heart disease.