06 Mar 2023
‘Concerns remain’: RACGP responds to AHPRA public statements proposal
The college has highlighted the potential impact of ‘name and shame’ changes in a new submission, and is calling for more detail on thresholds.
06 Mar 2023
TGA warns of online semaglutide scams
The medicines regulator has said scams include advertising offers being sent to GPs for distribution to patients.
06 Mar 2023
Do OTC analgesics affect testosterone and sperm?
We know from animals that paracetamol and ibuprofen affect testosterone levels and disrupt sperm – but what about humans?
06 Mar 2023
National Silicosis Prevention Strategy consultation period closing soon, amidst call for ban of engineered stone
Lung Foundation Australia is urgently reminding people to have their say before public consultation on the National Silicosis Prevention Strategy (NSPS) 2023-2028 and accompanying National Action Plan (NAP) ends this week
06 Mar 2023
Warfarin shortages
The TGA is aware of several warfarin product shortages due to manufacturing issues
03 Mar 2023
AMA President takes payroll tax fight to NSW Treasurer’s doorstep
Professor Steve Robson will be in Sydney today at a medical centre which will be forced to close if liable for a payroll tax bill. The centre is in the NSW treasurer Matt Kean’s electorate of Hornsby.
03 Mar 2023
Former Victorian psychologist reprimanded for professional misconduct
A tribunal has reprimanded a former Victorian psychologist for professional misconduct after finding he failed to recognise he was ‘professionally out of his depth
03 Mar 2023
COVID-19 update March 3 2023
WA Health is reporting a total of 2,390 new cases in the past week to 4pm yesterday (Thursday 2 March). As of 4pm yesterday, there were 1,515 active cases in Western Australia.
03 Mar 2023
Compliance campaign: An open letter to Minister Butler
Here, we publish the full letter written by RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins in protest of the recent compliance campaign.
03 Mar 2023
Success of GP-led AOD program shown in report
The RACGP’s alcohol and other drugs education program has received a ringing endorsement