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