In the media

Woman to sue hospital after infection led to amputation
A woman who had her lower leg amputated is suing the Ipswich Hospital and three doctors for allegedly failing to diagnose and properly treat an infection (14 February 2018). More...

TGA consultation: use of prescription opioids for pain
Australia's medicines' regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a discussion paper on the use and misuse of prescription strong opioids such as oxycodone and whether there is a need for specific regulatory responses. The TGA has asked for feedback on the range of options through a public consultation process until 2 March 2018. More...

No sunset on location rule
As a key element of the 2017 Pharmacy Compact, the National Health Amendment passed by the Senate yesterday abolishes the sunset clause of the Location Rules, ensuring that the rules do not automatically expire at the end of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) in Jun 2020 (14 February 2018). More...

Draft clinical guideline for the diagnosis and management of work-related mental health conditions in general practice released for public consultation
Monash University has released a draft clinical guideline for public consultation between 15 January 2018 and 15 March 2018. Monash University will be seeking NHMRC approval of the guideline under section 14A of the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992. More...

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