01 Nov 2024
COVID-19 update 1 November 2024
COVID cases in SA There have been 274 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
01 Nov 2024
Warning: Multiple high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of multiple high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation in NSW, found to contain a higher dose than is usually expected.
01 Nov 2024
CHF calls for informed consent on the side-effects of Prolia
Consumers need to be informed and aware of the side-effects associated with using the osteoporosis drug Prolia, says Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF).
01 Nov 2024
Student-led artwork to feature in Dakabin Youth Hub
akabin State High School students have shared their ideas to inspire the design of artwork that will be showcased in the Dakabin Youth Hub.
01 Nov 2024
PBS Website Update - 1 November 2024
The Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits has been updated. New, Amended and Deleted items can be found on the Summary of Changes page.
01 Nov 2024
Express interest for a menu and mealtime review
Residential aged care providers can express interest in a free onsite menu and mealtime review by an accredited practising dietitian to get ready for the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. Expressions of interest close on 4 December 2024.
01 Nov 2024
PBAC Public Summary Documents – July 2024 meeting
PBAC Public Summary Documents – July 2024 meeting
31 Oct 2024
New nitrous oxide regulations now in effect 31-Oct
New regulations to protect people from the harmful effects of nitrous oxide (NO2), known as ‘nangs’ have been introduced today.
31 Oct 2024
Australian healthcare consumers want to see real action taken to better protect Australia from future pandemics
All governments and health bureaucracies must learn the lessons from Australia’s response to COVID-19 and prepare Australia for the next pandemic, says CEO of Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) Dr Elizabeth Deveny.
31 Oct 2024
Sector-wide reform needed to ensure viability of private health
The latest private health funding dispute brings the issue of private health regulation into sharp focus.