Antony Scholefield

Antony Scholefield

Antony is a medical reporter with a special interest in technology and pharmacy.

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Australian Doctor News

Boxed warnings for pregabalin as deaths continue

3rd February 2021
New warnings on pregabalin will advise doctors to assess a patient’s risk of abuse before prescribing the drug and to…
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Australian Doctor News

Should the AMA and RACGP donate to political parties?

1st February 2021
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has again spent more on political donations than any other organisation in health, despite…
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Smart Practice

Why Australia's biggest anti-vax group has quit Facebook

1st February 2021
Facebook has copped criticism for not doing enough to shut down anti-vaccine propaganda, but apparently it’s done enough for…
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Australian Doctor News

Vulnerable pregnant women should consider COVID-19 vaccine: RANZCOG

27th January 2021
Pregnant women with significant comorbidities should consider vaccination against COVID-19 but there’s insufficient evidence…
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Australian Doctor News

TGA approves Pfizer vaccine

25th January 2021
Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved — Pfizer's mRNA-based vaccine called Comirnaty.   The TGA announced on…
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Australian Doctor News

GPs back revival of 'professional courtesy' but some have limits

22nd January 2021
Almost 90% of GPs say doctors should waive or reduce their fees when treating other doctors. More than 400 GPs responded to…
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Australian Doctor News

Pharmacists want $14.49 for consults with 'non-urgent' patients referred from EDs

21st January 2021
Pharmacist leaders are pushing for public hospitals to refer non-urgent patients to pharmacies rather than GP clinics for …
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