Archive
Past newsletters of MDDR.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Mounjaro PBS listing negotiations, Rural generalism policy focus, Ongoing GP shortages in regions
Eli Lilly confirmed its ongoing interest in listing the weight loss drug tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro, on Australia's Pharmaceutical Be
Friday, 14 August 2026
GBMA calls for medicine supply reforms, Medical students excluded from payment, New PSA thresholds for prostate cancer
The Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) released a white paper advocating for urgent reforms to enhance Australia's medicine
Thursday, 13 August 2026
PBS access update for GLP-1s, RACGP calls for climate action, Low bird flu threat confirmed
Australia’s Health Minister provided an update on negotiations for PBS listing of GLP-1 medications, crucial for obesity management. The gov
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Rural Generalist training endorsed, RACGP flags pharmacy prescribing risks, Free flu shots at Ekka
The Medical Board of Australia has endorsed the Australian Medical Council’s accreditation of Rural Generalist training programs by the RACG
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Prostate cancer detection guidelines, Bulk-billing rates hit 84.1%, RACGP opposes pharmacist prescribing model
The RACGP has endorsed updated guidelines for early detection of clinically significant prostate cancer, marking the first major update in a
Monday, 10 August 2026
Ebola outbreak ends in Uganda, Senegal's law impacts HIV care, Romania's measles vaccination decline
Uganda has successfully brought Bundibugyo virus transmission under control, marking the end of its Ebola outbreak. This development comes a
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Daraxonrasib demand surges, Latigo raises $345 million, AHPRA privacy breach impacts 136
More than 2,000 patients have received Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib through a compassionate use program, indica
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Homeless healthcare support push, AHPRA registration fee increase, Non-GP specialist shortages urgent action
The RACGP has called for improved primary care funding and policy to address the healthcare needs of Australians experiencing homelessness.
Friday, 7 August 2026
AHPRA privacy breach apology, Updoc telehealth data breach, Limited IBD therapy access in Australia
AHPRA apologised after it inadvertently shared the private email addresses of healthcare professionals invited to a webinar on addiction and
Thursday, 6 August 2026
ED strain prompts vaccination support, Rising stimulant-related harms, New course for men's healthcare access
Sydney emergency departments faced record-breaking demand, with nearly 10,000 presentations over a recent weekend, driven by flu-like illnes