08 May 2023

Hydrocortisone tablet shortage has resolved

Alphapharm, the sponsor of Hysone and Hydrocortisone Viatris brands of hydrocortisone tablets, has advised that all strengths are available again. The 4mg and 20mg strengths had been unavailable since 27 March 2023.

05 May 2023

COVID-19 update 5 May 2023

COVID Cases in SA There have been 2,363 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

05 May 2023

Public Drug Warning: Potent opioid (isotonitazene) found in drugs in yellow powder form

NSW Health is warning of the potential dangers from a potent opioid (isotonitazene) detected in drugs in a yellow powder form on the NSW Central Coast. The powder may be related to recent deaths which are under investigation.

05 May 2023

Updated Agenda for the July 2023 PBAC meeting

Updated Agenda for the July 2023 PBAC meeting

05 May 2023

Migraine Awareness Month

Show your support and wear shades for Migraine Day on 21 June.

05 May 2023

EU MDR transition extension

The TGA recently implemented an EU MDR transition strategy for Australian medical device sponsors and stakeholders.

05 May 2023

We want you to help us plan the 2024 national conference

Expressions of interest are sought for members to plan the 2024 AMA National Conference.

05 May 2023

Push for increased telehealth funding ahead of Budget

With the Federal Budget around the corner, the RACGP is reiterating calls to improve access and make it a permanent fixture of Medicare.

05 May 2023

New overdose report a ‘wake-up call’

Nearly 1800 drug-induced deaths were recorded in 2021 – equivalent to five per day – a new UNSW report has found.

05 May 2023

An ageing population and a GP workforce shortage: Is team-based care the answer?

newsGP speaks with a general practice where multidisciplinary care is the cornerstone of serving the needs of an increasingly complex patient cohort.