Funding boost for women’s health includes more GP training
A new Federal Government funding package for women’s health will provide more training for GPs and health professionals and improve access to specialist clinics. Read More...
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We explain what’s in the Budget for health
The 2024 Federal Budget is in and the good news for Australians is that overall, healthcare has been given a substantial boost, despite concerns about the capacity of the workforce to support new initiatives. Read More...
Intergenerational report 2023
Over the next 40 years as the population ages, real total health spending on those aged over 65 years is expected to increase around six-fold, while spending on those aged over 85 years is expected to increase around nine-fold, according to the Intergenerational Report 2023, released last week. Read More...
60-day dispensing denial
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has ramped up its campaign to ditch 60-day dispensing following a decision by the Government to bring forward the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA). Read More...
Dollar boost for pharmacies
On the 75th anniversary of the Chifley Labor Government’s introduction of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Australia’s pharmacy sector has received a major financial boost in response to concerns about the 60-day prescribing initiative. Read More...
Asthma puffer backflip
The PBAC has reviewed its recommendation to put tighter controls around an important asthma medication for children. Read More...
Asthma restrictions on GPs
Paediatricians, respiratory specialists, GPs, and parents have been left wondering why the PBACs sudden decision to restrict access to fluticasone propionate inhalers for children under six has not been rescinded. Read More...
PBS slashed for general patients
From 1 January 2023, the maximum cost of general prescriptions under the PBS has fallen for the first time in the 75-year history of the PBS. Read More...