EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 13 MIN
Are pharmacist prescribing programs working?
from Health Report - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In the news this week:Research commissioned by the RACGP shows limited evidence for benefits of community pharmacists prescribing drug treatments for around 20 common and minor conditionsA law change means registered nurses will soon be able to prescribe some PBS medicinesA US study shows disparities in cancer screening rates for LGBTI+ populations, what's happening here in Australia?Australian cancer trials not following regulations on reporting sex differencesReferencesCommunity pharmacist prescribing outcomes in Australia and beyondPharmacist prescribing: without evidence, it's the patient who paysRACGP-commissioned review confirms pharmacist prescribing improves access to careNew law gives registered nurses PBS prescribing rights for the first timeSexual orientation and gender identity based disparities in colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer screening in the United StatesUS study on cancer screening access and what it means for AustraliaUSyd CEC responseAustralian cancer trials are getting worse at reporting sex differences - putting patients at risk
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