12 Nov 2023
Tasmanian nurses and midwives honoured in awards ceremony
The exceptional achievements of Tasmanian nurses and midwives have been recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday, 10 November.
10 Nov 2023
'PBAC Public Summary Documents – July 2023 meeting'
PBAC Public Summary Documents – July 2023 meeting
10 Nov 2023
Australia’s ‘disempowering’ dependence on mental health medication
New data has revealed more prescriptions are being filled than ever before, but there are fears many patients are skipping follow-up care.
10 Nov 2023
Book in for a booster and protect yourself from COVID-19
Tasmanians are being urged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and, if it’s been longer than six months, to book in for a booster to ensure they are fully protected from serious illness.
10 Nov 2023
Common STIs surge among young people
Australia has seen a post-pandemic rise in gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections, with people aged 15–29 making up the majority of cases.
10 Nov 2023
Ventolin nebules shortage flagged
A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.
10 Nov 2023
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA ALERT – NORTH EAST VICTORIA
Asthma Australia is urging people with asthma or hay fever to be vigilant with an Epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma forecast for HIGH, Saturday 11 November.
10 Nov 2023
Updates to the HTA Review: Consultation 1 report published
Updates to the HTA Review: Consultation 1 report published
10 Nov 2023
COVID-19 update 10 November 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 2,493 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. As of 11:59pm Tuesday 7 November, there were 33 people with COVID-19 in hospital.
09 Nov 2023
Enhertu approved for PBS for those with HER2 metastatic breast cancer
BCNA welcomes the listing of Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for those with metastatic breast cancer