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Regional pharmacists say 60-day medication changes could 'break' overwhelmed system

The extension of dispensing timelines on hundreds of medications will lead to pharmacies closing and impact healthcare access, according to pharmacists in regional NSW.

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Pharmacists claim children at risk of overdose under Labor’s two-for-one prescription changes

Guild is pushing against the ‘dangerous’ policy, but MP and GP Mike Freelander says move is ‘long overdue’

The Guardian - AU

Medicine shortage fears are a scare campaign: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has accused pharmacy peak bodies of scaremongering on upcoming changes to prescription medicines.

The New Daily

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Two-for-one prescription changes to save Australian patients more than $1.6bn

Budget measures will slash costs for GP visits and medicines but pharmacists likely to push back

The Guardian - AU

Millions to be spent on research into long COVID

The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.

The New Daily

Fears urgent care centres in Tasmania will confuse patients, increase workloads

Doctors and paramedics are flagging concerns with a new model of urgent care centres to take the pressure off emergency departments, saying they could confuse patients about where to seek medical help.

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Independent investigation into National Mental Health Commission announced

The investigation will probe reports of alleged bullying and internal dysfunction.

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Health Minister Mark Butler orders inquiry into National Mental Health Commission

An investigation has been launched into claims of dysfunction and bullying at the National Mental Health Commission.

The New Daily

Minister orders inquiry into mental health commission

Health Minister Mark Butler has announced an independent investigation into allegations raised against the National Mental Health Commission.

AAP

Four bulk-billing Medicare GP clinics set for Tasmania but doctors concerned about focus on acute cases

Tasmania will get four bulk-billing GP clinics when the federal government rolls out its campaign policy, not three as initially promised, but a key question remains — where will the doctors be found to staff them?

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Soz Mates: Australia Will Not Be Following The UK In Giving Out Free Vapes To Help Smokers Quit

Which is actually a blessing.

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Leader of Australia’s COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

The New Daily

Leader of Australia's COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

AAP

Life-extending cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta made available on PBS to children aged six and over

Trikafta was added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme for people over 11 years of age a year ago. Now, it will be available at an affordable price for younger children too, in a hard-fought win for families.

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Up to $3 billion in taxpayer money lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance annually, government review finds

Between $1.5 billion to $3 billion is being lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance every year, according to an independent review that also warns the overly-complex system is out of date and risks bleeding more taxpayer money.

The Guardian - AU

Medicare fraud and non-compliance costing taxpayers up to $3bn, review finds

Government-commissioned report argues structural reform is essential and requires a simpler, clearer billing system

ABC News

COVID-19 antiviral eligibility criteria have changed. Here's who can get Paxlovid on the PBS

An additional 160,000 Australians are now able to access subsidised COVID-19 antiviral treatments after the federal government expanded eligibility criteria under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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COVID-19 leave payments ending for thousands of workers in high-risk settings

Thousands of workers in high-risk settings who miss work because they have tested positive for COVID-19 will soon no longer be eligible for federal financial support.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: new Covid measures; Latham chastised for homophobic tweet; and Coalition’s war memorial funding blitz

New aged care worker leave grants and expanded eligibility for antiviral treatment announced

The Independent UK

Police make three arrests after two men shot dead in two nearby villages

Police said they were not in a position to name either victim as formal identification has not been carried out.

The New Daily

Fresh waves of COVID on the way, top doctor warns

The country's top doctor has warned more COVID waves are on the way, as the government ramps up efforts to increase booster rates before winter. The

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: High stakes in Aston for worried Liberals

Dutton is the one leader who has most to lose in the Aston by-election, the odds are favouring him, he’ll be desperately hoping that they hold.

The Conversation

TGA review strengthens case for much tighter vape restrictions at the border

On Friday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) updated its review of proposed reforms to the regulation of nicotine vaping products. It reported the federal government is now “actively considering” the TGA’s advice.

The Guardian - AU

Australian teenagers urge government to help them break vaping addiction

Submissions to the TGA include comments from 13-19-year-olds who want restrictions in place to help them with nicotine addiction

AAP

GP advice can help you quit, not vapes: doctors

Doctors have joined the call for stricter e-cigarette regulations amid concerns Australia's successful smoking cessation efforts are being thwarted.

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